Short description:

Leads the applied technology activities for the Geophysical, Hydrographic Survey and Coastal businesses within the Marine Site Characterisation (MSC) business line for the Asia Pacific region.

Manages client – and business – focused applied technologies from concept to commercial operations. Serves as conduit between global innovation teams and the business. Participates in global technical steering groups for MSC.

Well versed in multitude of geophysical operation for various platform – AUV, USV, Offshore Vessel, Nearshore Vessel, Drone etc.

This role covers the Asia Pacific region and works closely with the respective regional technical teams to build best practices and competencies covering (and not limited to) vessel acquisition efficiency, data processing efficiency, end-product quality, automation, and safety, with rapidly deployed applied technologies.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop agile strategies with Service Line Directors / Operations Managers to improve vessel acquisition efficiency end-product quality, automation, and safety, with rapidly deployed applied technologies.
• Collaborating closely with the Global Geophysical Technical Group (GTG) to improve the technical and operational delivery in Marine Geophysics across all the regions.
• Work with Commercial Managers to review technical aspects of major tenders to seek opportunities to submit alternate bids offering differentiating technologies or methodologies, to produce win-win offerings to our clients while improving Fugro’s margins.
• Work closely with the GTG to discuss/clarify areas of innovation and working closely with Fugro’s Legal/I.P. Teams to protect Fugro’s technologies and methods.
• Work closely with Service Line Managers and Regional Business Line Directors, to prioritize global R&D projects best aligned with our regional business.
• Visit key equipment hardware and software vendors to keep vendor aligned with Fugro future business needs and seek creative ways to leverage Fugro information/intelligence. This task will be in close association with Resource Cost Center Managers who are responsible to plan and procure equipment on an annual or project basis.
• As required, attend pre-project client meetings to understand principal risks for potential projects.
• Attends post-project client debriefings to clearly understand Fugro and customer pain-points and lessons learned, and to brainstorm on how Fugro can improve, as catalyst for future applied technology.
• Technical advisor to all technical teams in the APAC region and provides guidance for improving field operations with applied technology and ensuring that projects are planned in compliance capturing Fugro’s innovation and best practices.
• Shares best practices with global MSC steering teams (USV, AUV, OWF) and influencing global practice for the better.
• Works closely with BL/SL Managers to specify and achieve project objectives, particularly where differentiation and efficiencies are sought.
• Ensures the successful transfer of completed product and process innovation from development teams to the MSC businesses/users.
• Participates as a senior collaborator with Operational Excellence to drive “Delivery Excellence” in Geophysical, Hydrographic and Coastal Resilience business.
• Provides direct communication to BL/SL management on progress, opportunities, and issues, via monthly calls and quarterly reports.

You should preferably possess the following:

Education: Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field from four-year college or university (Advanced degree or MBA preferred)

Working experience: 8-15 years. Experience with applied technologies in geophysics and hydrographic industries. Practical offshore project experience would be essential.

Management experience: 3-8 years, Project management experience.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent persuasive and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
• Good networking abilities.
• Other Seismic engineering and Hardware experience in the following areas; Sonar Imagery, Acoustic / Seismic Engineering, Single/Multibeam ES, Multi-Channel HR/UHR/UUHR Seismic.

Skills you should have:

• Good verbal and written communication skills (who can interface and is at ease equally with managers or members of the workforce). Ability to inspire the team.
• Strong organisational capacities and works inclusively. Establishes a strong working relationship with all team members.
• Proven ability to solve operational problems without supervision and deliver effective results to internal clients.
• Ability to understand variances from a planned situation and having agility to come up with quicker and alternate solutions.
• Reveals networking abilities and communication skills.
• Reveals level of accountability, problem-solving skills, as well as potential weaknesses.
• Tests management abilities, as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates negotiating skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates a level of expertise, knowledge of the role, and planning skills.

Are you passionate about building great products? Do you want to redefine the way travellers explore the world? Keen to be part of this growth journey with a bunch of amazing people? Then Pelago is the place for you!

We are looking for ambitious and motivated talents who are excited about staying on the cutting edge of Technology and always keen on innovating new ways to drive growth and taking our startup to new heights.

WHO ARE WE?

Pelago is a travel experiences platform created by Singapore Airlines Group. Think of us as a travel magazine that you can book - highly curated, visually inspiring, with the trust and quality of Singapore Airlines. We connect you with global, local cultures and ideas so you can expand your life.

We are a team of diverse, passionate, empowered, inclusive, authentic and open individuals who share the same values and strive towards a common goal!

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

- A unique opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of your workstream to deliver real value to users.

- Platforms to solve real user problems concerning travel planning & booking with innovative products/services.

- An amazing peer group to work with, and the ability to learn from the similarly great minds around you.

- An opportunity to be an integral part of shaping the company’s growth and culture with a diverse, fun, and dynamic environment with teammates from different parts of the world.

- Competitive compensation and benefits - including work flexibility, insurance, unlimited annual leave, remote working and more!

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

- Manage our API integrated partners and support key workflows to ensure smooth business operations

- Deepen relations with our key connectivity partners to grow each account, including optimising our supply conditions (e.g. Commissions / Availability / Content)

- Ensure stable API performance (e.g. accurate Availability / Pricing / Content etc) and work with various stakeholders to troubleshoot & resolve any issues that arise promptly

- Monitor escalations raised by internal teams (Market Development / Community Ops / Tech) & liaise with internal/external stakeholders to find a resolution

- Project manage new connectivity partner launches & ensure that all stakeholders’ requirements are met

- Support Finance team with periodic financial reconciliation of accounts & sales forecasting

WHAT EXPERTISE YOU NEED TO HAVE?

- 4+ years experience in working with API partners as an Technical Account Management / Sales / Business Development, ideally in an OTA

- Stakeholder management skills - you enjoy working with cross functional teams in order to drive business objectives

- Excellent communication - you are an effective communicator who is able to influence stakeholders across all levels through the use of data and story-telling

- Problem solving skills - you enjoy troubleshooting complex issues & finding creative solutions

- Strong Negotiation skills - you’re able to score win-win deals & ensure the best commercial/operational arrangements for Pelago & its customers

- Proactive & Independent - you should thrive in being given freedom to explore & ultimately delivering results that help improve the business

If you’re as excited as we are in this journey, do apply directly with a copy of your full resume and portfolio (if any). We'll reach out to you as soon as we can!

Position Details:

Visit project sites and prepare quotations

Preparation of necessary paperwork for work commencement

Manage construction projects tasked to you

Liaise with subcontractors and workers to complete projects

Requirements:

Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.

Good knowledge of construction project planning, resources and manpower allocation to assist Project Manager.

Excellent listening, communication, and presenting skills.

Projects you will be a part of:

The nature of projects in this role will focus on driving value from Visa’ unique data assets and collaborating with Visa Product Consumer Solutions team to solve their most strategic business problems.   Here are some sample projects

• Engagement Solutions:     Enhance existing Visa loyalty platform data models by embedding various AI solutions and drive cross-functional discussions
• Modern Credential Solutions:          Leverage data-driven solutions to develop case studies, better understand consumer targeting, optimize merchant flows and put together convincing, data-based narratives to sell new visa product solutions to issuer and seller side participants.
• Affluent portfolio optimization:     Design proper analytics metrics to measure Visa cardholders’ performance, size opportunities and derive actionable insights to support Visa Product team on revamp Visa core product value propositions.