[LTA-MDET] SENIOR ENGINEER, PROJECT

Land Transport Authority (Lta) Singapore

The Role

Overview

Senior engineer overseeing vendor delivery, testing, procurement, and agile execution for a motoring platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • testing
  • risk management
  • agile support
  • procurement
  • deliverable tracking
  • vendor management

Tasks

-Lead Technical Tests: Perform code and architecture reviews and lead software testing. You will approve test plans proposed by the vendors and supervise the testing process. -Risk & Compliance Management: Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring adherence to government IT governance, frameworks, and contractual obligations. -Support Agile Software Development: Define and drive agile best practices with the vendor, bridging communication between designers, architects, and the vendors. -Procurement & Contract Management: Manage the contracting process, from drafting requirements to award and variation orders in compliance with procurement rules. -Track Deliverables & Milestones: Maintain clear project timelines, monitor deliverables, ensure project documentation is maintained and proactively address risks to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery. -Manage Vendor Delivery: Work closely with external vendors, ensuring their work aligns with requirements, deadlines, and quality standards set by internal tech teams.

Requirements

  • coding
  • jira
  • devops
  • agile
  • itil
  • scrum

What You Bring

-Highly organised and detail-oriented and can deftly manage multiple asks and workstreams while keeping projects on track. -You must be able to code and can review software products. Experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence, as well as DevOps and testing practices is a definite advantage. -Strong understanding in the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies for delivering enterprise-grade software. ITIL and Scrum certifications are a plus. -Prior experience managing government procurement, including contract management, change management, and compliance with public sector regulations. -At least 3 years of experience in technical project management, preferably within government or regulated industries. -Knowledge in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical background. -Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, engineers, and the product leadership.

The Company

About Land Transport Authority (Lta) Singapore

-Unified multiple agencies in 1995 to address Singapore's rapidly growing land transport needs. -Expanded rail, road, cycling, and pedestrian networks through strategic masterplanning. -Landmark projects include the Thomson–East Coast, Cross Island, and Jurong Region MRT lines, along with road widening initiatives. -Active in engineering, constructing bridges, expressways, cycling paths, and EV-charging infrastructure. -Champions innovative trials, such as driverless public buses and autonomous logistics vehicles.

Sector Specialisms

Land Transport Infrastructure

Rail System

Bus Services

Cycling Paths

Expressways

Public Transport Connectivity

Walk and Cycle Options

Transport Technology

Road Network Management

Transport Safety

Transport Accessibility

Transport Security

Sustainable Transport Solutions

Transport Operations

Traffic Management

Transport Planning

Transport Maintenance

Public Transport System Integration

Transport Environmental Sustainability

Transport Service Standards

Transport Policy

Mobility Solutions

Security Clearance

-medical declaration and possible further assessment required during shortlisting.