Technical Governance Manager

Element has an opportunity for an experienced Technical Governance Manager.

You will provide technical leadership & governance of the key technical areas of responsibility; develop the strategic understanding, approach, and execution plan for product groups and relevant technical services.

In this role, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing the technical governance framework to ensure that all activities related to testing and certification are carried out in a consistent, efficient, and reliable manner.

Job Duties:

• Contribute to the delivery of Element’s vision and strategy and objectives.
• Develop and implement technical governance policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and facilitate training programs to increase awareness and understanding of technical governance requirements among employees.
• Ensure the knowledge of the industry and the development of new standards and services we deliver to our customers is shared and understood by the team.
• Lead the representation of the Company on the segment's relevant technical committees and trade associations in support of the technical strategy for the segment.
• Lead the technical understanding of where we may need to invest (capital and colleagues) in order to execute identified opportunities and priorities.
• Identify from a technical leadership perspective what commercial activities including business development/marketing and training initiatives are needed.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement in technical governance practices.
• Provide guidance and support to the team on technical governance-related matters, including quality management systems, accreditation, certification, and inspection processes.
• Lead technical product sector review meetings that will involve team members across divisions, in order to share technical competence and knowledge and contribute to the development of the segment strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technical governance processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, operations, and compliance, to ensure consistent adherence to technical governance standards.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and processes.

Job Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, accreditation processes, and inspection and certification procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in the TIC industry.
• Chartered Engineer in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Degree/Masters or Equivalent in Civil Engineering or Materials Science.
• 5+ years in civil engineering within consultancy/engineering practice.
• Travel between SEA and Middle East.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to address technical governance challenges effectively.
• Proficient in using relevant technology tools and software for technical governance and quality assurance.
• Active affiliation with appropriate networks and organisations and ongoing continuous professional development (CPD).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Leadership abilities to guide and motivate teams towards achieving technical governance objectives.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants, please submit your updated resume to putri.nashera@element.com.

Please state your availability, current & expected salaries for processing purposes. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.