Senior Director – Smart Operations

Intel Corporation

. Define and execute the multi-year strategy for smart operations systems, solutions engineering, and related research capabilities.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, solutions architecture, and full-stack software development, with a strong focus on translating business needs into technical roadmaps and user experiences. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive digital transformation initiatives in complex, regulated environments.

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Systems EngineeringSolutions ArchitectureAgile MethodologiesFull-Stack Software DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationEmbedded SystemsCloud PlatformsAPIsCybersecurityDigital TransformationProduct SpecificationsTechnical RoadmapsData and Information SystemsObservability

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaborationCoachingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DevOpsContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryAgile PlanningAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Smart ManufacturingIndustrial AutomationDigital EngineeringConnected ProductsEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the multi-year strategy for smart operations systems, solutions engineering, and related research capabilities.
Identify emerging customer, business, technology, and operational requirements and translate them into product and capability roadmaps.
Shape architecture and technical direction for integrated hardware and full-stack software solutions.
Influence enterprise-level decisions on platforms, standards, tools, partnerships, and investment priorities.
Guide research and academic collaborations.
Lead teams responsible for systems definition, solution architecture, product specifications, and end-to-end technical execution.
Translate business opportunities into user experiences, use cases, system requirements, and measurable outcomes.
Direct hardware, embedded software, cloud services, applications, data flows, interfaces, security controls, and operational requirements.
Oversee integration, validation, deployment, and troubleshooting of complex computer, information, and software systems.
Establish systems engineering practices, technical governance, architecture reviews, and design decision processes.
Enable predictable product-feature delivery through agile planning, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and release management.
Partner with product management, engineering, operations, security, quality, customer-facing teams, and business stakeholders.
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of systemic product and operational issues.
Establish and monitor delivery, quality, performance, reliability, customer value, and operational-efficiency measures.
Promote automation, standardization, reuse, and continuous improvement.
Build, lead, and develop systems engineers, solutions architects, technical program leaders, and engineering managers.
Set goals, priorities, decision rights, and performance expectations.
Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Apply performance management and succession planning.
Develop technical and leadership talent through coaching, mentoring, career development, and capability-building programs.
Model company values and leadership behaviors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, information systems, software engineering, or a related technical discipline.
15+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, software/hardware development, product engineering, digital transformation, or a related field.
8+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering or technology organizations, including managers and senior technical professionals.
Demonstrated experience delivering integrated hardware and full-stack software systems from concept through deployment and lifecycle operations.
Strong experience translating business needs into user experiences, use cases, system requirements, product specifications, and technical roadmaps.
Experience with systems integration, distributed or embedded systems, cloud platforms, data and information systems, APIs, observability, cybersecurity, and production operations.
Experience applying agile, DevOps, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and modern product development practices.
Proven record of leading complex, cross-functional programs with significant technical, organizational, and business impact.
Strong written, verbal, executive communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
Advanced degree in a relevant technical or business discipline is preferred.
Experience leading smart manufacturing, intelligent operations, industrial automation, digital engineering, connected products, or enterprise technology transformation.
Experience spanning operational technology and information technology environments.
Knowledge of edge computing, IoT, AI/ML-enabled applications, digital twins, robotics, advanced analytics, or other emerging smart-operations technologies.
Experience defining platform strategies, reference architectures, technology standards, and reusable solution frameworks.
Experience managing external technology partners, suppliers, research institutions, or academic collaborations.
Track record of building research-to-product pipelines and converting emerging technologies into business value.
Experience operating in a global, matrixed, and highly regulated technology environment.