Director Workplace
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
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 sayHello BIG Possibilities.
Be a Part of Something BIG!
The Director Workplace will shape and deliver Singtels end-to-end workplace strategy design and experience ensuring workplaces are well-planned beautifully designed and effectively executed while supporting evolving ways of working.
This role leads the conception and delivery of Singtels future workplace vision with a flagship mandate to drive Workplace28 and the new Comcentre HQ. The incumbent will balance strategic planning design excellence and disciplined project delivery while championing a consistent user-centred workplace experience across the portfolio.
Technology and data are leveraged as enablers to support design intent improve usability and optimise space performance not as ends in themselves. Working closely with Group Property IT People & Culture and business leaders the Director ensures workplaces are functional flexible sustainable and aligned to business needs from early planning through post-occupancy.
Make an Impact by
Workplace Strategy Planning & Design Leadership
- Define Singtels workplace strategy and design direction aligning business needs growth forecasts and ways of working
- Lead space planning block and stacking scenario planning and utilisation strategies for major sites
- Establish and govern workplace design standards guidelines and briefs across the Group
- Ensure design outcomes balance functionality aesthetics flexibility and cost effectiveness
Workplace28 & Major Project Delivery
- Provide end-to-end leadership for Workplace28 and the new Comcentre HQ from early planning and design through construction and handover
- Translate workplace strategy into clear project scopes design briefs and delivery plans
- Oversee consultants designers contractors and internal project teams to ensure quality budget timeline and design intent are achieved
- Guide decision-making on trade-offs between design aspirations operational practicality and cost
Workplace Experience
- Champion a design-led user-centred workplace experience ensuring spaces are intuitive inclusive and support collaboration and focus
- Ensure workplace environments reflect Singtels culture brand and ways of working without over-engineering solutions
- Drive post-occupancy reviews and user feedback to refine layouts amenities and spatial adjacencies
Technology as an Enabler
- Sponsor the thoughtful adoption of workplace technology that supports space usage booking navigation and performance insights
- Partner with IT to ensure technology supports design intent and user simplicity rather than driving complexity
- Use data to inform planning decisions utilisation reviews and future investments
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead stakeholder engagement across business units to align requirements manage expectations and drive adoption
- Support workplace change through clear communication planning and transition strategies
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workplace planning and delivery decisions
Governance Cost & Vendor Management
- Oversee workplace budgets capex planning and cost controls for workplace initiatives and projects
- Establish strong governance reporting and risk management across workplace delivery
- Lead vendor selection performance management and consultant partnerships
Sustainability & Wellbeing by Design
- Embed sustainability wellness and responsible design principles into workplace planning and projects
- Ensure workplaces meet relevant standards (e.g. Green Mark WELL) while remaining practical and cost-effective
Skills for Success
- Degree in Architecture Interior Design Urban Planning Real Estate Project Management or a related discipline.
- 1215 years of relevant experience in workplace strategy planning design management or workplace delivery.
- Workplace planning and experience design leadership
- Space planning and block & stacking
- Data and utilization analytics
- Design management
- Project governance and execution
- Budget and vendor management
- Strategic and analytical thinking with strong execution discipline
- clear communication and influencing skills to engage with senior stakeholders
Rewards that Go Beyond
- Flexible work arrangements
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Internal mobility opportunities
Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities
Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth. Apply now and start your empowering career!
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
The Singtel Group, Asia's leading communications group provides a diverse range of services including fixed, mobile, data, internet, TV, infocomms technology (ICT) and digital solutions.
