Title:  VP/Head, Future Technology Centre

Responsibilities:

• Reporting in to Group Chief Technology & Digital Office, lead the team to carry out Horizon 3 (long term) future scanning work and incubation on emerging technologies, including AI (eg. natural language generation, deep reinforcement learning, explainable AI), robotics and 5G/6G.

• Develop the H3 technology strategy and roadmaps for ST Engineering.

• Lead the team to develop game changing concepts with the eventuality to proof the concepts through ground or simulated trials.

• Present to senior management on H3 technology trends, new concepts, and potential impact to business as part of the Group Technology Office.

• Build mindshare amongst internal and external stakeholders and secure funding for H3 development.

• Drive innovation and continuously ideate new business ideas rooted in meaningful application of H3 technology.

• Work closely with ST Engineering’s Technology Offices & R&D community in recommending investments designed to help its business objectives.

• Share knowledge, influence people & drive culture changes in digital transformation journey.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a similar role, likely working for a strategy, management, or technology consultancy previously and/or tech start-up in the last few years.

• Advanced degree, preferably PhD or Masters in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering or any related discipline with 10 - 15 years of working experience.

• Ability to frame strategic challenges from a digital/tech perspective and build convincing user stories and relevant business cases.

• Experience in advanced technology research, strategy development and road-mapping will be advantageous.

• Ability to pick up new technologies quickly & accurately assess potential partners viability.

• Very strong communication and presentation skills.

• Professional and ethical behaviour.