Assistant Manager, Autonomous Systems Programme, Airport Ops Strategy & Transformation

Company description:

Changi Airport Group (CAG) is the manager of Singapore Changi Airport, a leading air hub in Asia and one of the world’s most awarded airports. As airport manager, CAG performs the key functions of airport operations, air hub development, retail and commercial activities, infrastructure development and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport, and through its subsidiary, Changi Airports International, it takes Changi’s presence beyond Singapore’s shores through consultancy projects and investments in foreign airports. Come join us today!

Job description:

The Airport Operations Strategy & Transformation (AOST) team is the innovation pillar under Airport Management cluster to drive transformation for airport operations.

We are seeking self-driven members to join our team. As part of an entrepreneurial team within an ops division, you would be given the autonomy to envision, define and deliver impactful airport-wide projects, particularly in the area of autonomous vehicles and robotics.

The ideal candidate would be excited by the opportunity to formulate & review the strategy, as well as drive efforts, to scale up autonomous systems operation in airside and within the terminal buildings. He/she would be expected to define programme roadmap(s), obtain management & stakeholders’ buy-in, steer technological developments, execute trials, devise business models and deploy solutions with internal operational teams and/or airport partners.

This role requires the candidate to possess business acumen, technological aptitude and problem-solving skills to drive the widespread implementation of autonomous vehicles & robotics in alignment with strategic goals.

Our team members enjoy collaboration, are motivated to make a difference and thrive in a high-paced environment. The nature of the work grants a unique opportunity to explore and implement transformative ideas, gaining valuable exposure to technologies and industry insights.

Preferred Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably with at least 2 years of working experience.
• Enthusiastic about transforming airport operations and demonstrate knowledge in deploying autonomous vehicles and/or robotics.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter, able to articulate desired end goal, devise mid-term strategy, outline programme roadmap, gather stakeholders’ buy-in and get things done.
• Excellent communications (written & oral) and people skills, with a proven ability in change management (such as obtaining stakeholders’ buy-in and delivering presentations to senior management).
• Experience with the aviation sector or prior experience in autonomous vehicles would be advantageous.