Overview

Program and Tech Architect

Date: 9 Sept 2026

Location:

Singapore, Singapore

Company:
Singtel Group

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every “hello” at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Singtel is where Technology meets Purpose.

 

We’re building an AI-first telco for the future—connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks, intelligent digital services and next-generation technology.

 

From transforming everyday experiences in mobile, broadband, entertainment and lifestyle services to enabling enterprises with AI, 5G+, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms, we create the technology that powers how millions live, work and connect.

 

At Singtel, your work creates real impact. You’ll solve meaningful challenges, shape critical digital infrastructure and help build secure, resilient and AI-enabled solutions that serve businesses, digital ecosystems and communities across the globe.

 

This is where BIG Possibilities become reality. Whether you’re engineering intelligent networks, advancing sovereign AI cloud platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, designing seamless customer experiences or driving sustainable innovation, you’ll be part of teams shaping the future of technology.

 

Backed by decades of expertise and driven by a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Singtel offers the scale, opportunities and support to help you grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

 

 

Be a Part of Something BIG!  

 

 

Support the Group CTO Office in driving network cost leadership, technology investment optimization and programme oversight across Singtel Group, OpCos and Regional Associates. The role provides technical and commercial support for network RFPs and investments, drives regional benchmarking and cost optimization, program management, and facilitates regional collaboration to achieve measurable Group synergies and business outcomes.

 

 

Make an impact by

 

 

Network Cost Management & Commercial Benchmarking

 

  • Leverage Group scale and synergies to achieve competitive cost positions and sustainable network cost leadership across Singtel Group, OpCos and Associates.
  • Conduct regional price benchmarking, cost analysis and vendor commercial assessments across key network domains including RAN, Core, Transport, Fixed Broadband, etc.
  • Support Singtel Group, OpCo and Associate RFPs, tenders, contract renewals and annual price reviews, including technical and commercial evaluation.
  • Identify pricing gaps, cost drivers and optimization opportunities, and provide fact-based inputs to procurement and vendor negotiations.
  • Maintain and enhance regional benchmarking methodologies, price databases and cost models to support investment and procurement decisions.
  • Track and quantify network cost savings and optimization benefits achieved across the Group.
  • Establish and share best practices, commercial insights and product knowledge to improve future network investments and protect Group interests.

 

 

Programme Management and Technology Collaboration

 

  • Support Programme Office oversight of key technology investments, programmes and strategic GCTO initiatives.
  • Support regional collaboration through a technical working group and key initiatives for Singtel Group & Associates
  • Maintain the GTN portfolio on strategic programmes and GTN work plans across OpCo and Associates, track and consolidate programme status for GCTO reporting.
  • Facilitate Group-OpCo Technology synergy meetings, track and follow through the action plans.
  • Work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with diverse teams and coordinate with various stakeholders for technology workshop, forums, Regional CTO engagement and key technical initiatives.
  • Support technology benchmarking, products and vendor roadmaps and evaluate their potential relevance to OpCo and Associates technology strategies.
  • Collaborate with vendors, telecom operators, industry alliances, GSMA, TM Forum and technology partners to identify new capabilities and best practices.

 

 

Skills for Success

 

 

  • 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, network technology, programme management, technology strategy or commercial management.
  • In depth technical knowledge of telecommunications networks including RAN, Core, Transport and Fixed Broadband.
  • Experience in network planning, technology solutions, vendor management or network investment. Strong understanding of network products, vendor solutions and technology roadmaps
  • Experience in technical and commercial RFP/tender evaluation.
  • Knowledge of price benchmarking, cost modelling and TCO analysis is as advantage.
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About Singtel

Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has 140 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country’s development as a major communications hub. Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.

We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand). We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications industry.

Together, the Group serves over 700 million mobile customers around world. Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation.

The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.