435 Development Director jobs in Singapore

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic and Team Leadership

2. Define and implement the engineering strategy in line with business goals.

3. Lead and develop the engineering team, ensuring high performance and innovation.

4. Recruit, mentor, and retain skilled engineers to meet the company's needs.

5. Identify new technologies and drive technical advancements to maintain competitiveness.

6. Product Design and Technical Oversight

7. Oversee the product design process, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market needs.

8. Provide technical guidance to the team and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

9. Continuously improve designs and introduce innovations to enhance product quality and performance.

10. Project Management

11. Manage all engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

12. Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth project execution.

13. Quality Control

14. Ensure product design and production meet quality standards and customer expectations.

15. Implement quality control measures and drive improvements in the production process.

16. Review testing results and ensure compliance with quality requirements.

17. Supplier Management

18. Oversee suppliers to ensure materials and components meet quality and cost requirements.

19. Evaluate supplier performance and maintain a reliable supply chain.

20. Conduct supplier audits to ensure standards are met.

21. Production Line Planning

22. Design and optimize production lines to increase efficiency and meet production targets.

23. Lead the installation of new production lines, ensuring effective setup and operation.

24. Continuously evaluate production line performance to improve output and flexibility.

25. Process Improvement and Optimization

26. Identify inefficiencies in production processes and implement improvements.

27. Apply lean manufacturing and other techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

28. Work across teams to streamline production and maintain high quality standards.

29. Risk Management

30. Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks early in the project lifecycle.

31. Ensure all operations comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

32. Collaboration with External Partners

33. Work with external suppliers and customers to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives.

34. Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely and high-quality deliveries.

Skills / Experience Requirement:

1. Educational Background

2. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).

3. Advanced certifications in project management or engineering leadership are a plus.

4. Experience

5. Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management position.

6. Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects from concept to production.

7. Strong background in product design, manufacturing processes, and production optimization.

8. Experience with quality control, supply chain management, and process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

9. Hands-on experience with risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation.

10. Technical Skills

11. In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, product development, and manufacturing techniques.

12. Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.

13. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the company's products and markets.

14. Leadership, Communication, and Problem-Solving

15. Strong leadership and project management skills, capable of efficiently leading teams, managing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring on-time project delivery.

16. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners, influencing decision-making.

17. Strong problem-solving and innovation skills, able to analyze complex issues and continuously drive product and process improvements.

18. Adaptability and Flexibility

19. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, market demands, and technological trends.

20. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Identifies and develops new business opportunities.
• Builds relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors.
• Evaluates existing partnerships and sales efforts with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn't.
• Manages key client relationships and works to build new ones.
• Expands the profile and reach of the company and its brands.
• Leads sales, marketing, customer-service, and client relationship management teams.
• Develops and strengthens internal and external relationships that will lead to increased lead generation and market share.
• Builds cross-functional teams to guide and nourish sustainable, long-term growth.
• Tracks emerging markets and trends.
• Fosters and works to maintain an entrepreneurial growth culture throughout the company and across all teams and work functions.
• Identifies and recommends new services.
• Proposes and develops strategic partnerships.
• Helps to shape the company's long-term objectives and determine plans for how to meet them.
• Researches and identifies new markets.
• Provides advice on product development and distribution and promotion strategies.
• Identifies sponsorship opportunities, including nonprofit engagement.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Conducts webinars and presentations to raise the brand or product profile.
• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
• Travels to vendor locations, distributions centers, and other locations.
• Fulfills requests for proposals (RFPs) from potential partners and customers.
• Helps direct development of customer-facing web platforms and digital experiences.

Singapore (APAC-HQ), Singapore

Date posted

Sep 30, 2025

Job number

Work site

4 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Business Development & Ventures

Discipline

Business Development

Employment type

Full-Time

• As Microsoft looks to the future, its inorganic growth options are multiplying and becoming more geographically diverse. Asia represents a tremendous opportunity for growth and for innovation. Driving deals and other activities across Asia (ex-India and ex-China) gives this individual contributor the opportunity to contribute across a diverse set of partners and geographies reprsenting about 70% of Asia by revenue. It is a role that reports directly into the GM for BDV Asia-Pacific and is designed to give a seasoned dealmaker the opportunity to make maximum impact quickly. This role could be based in Regional Corporate HQ in Singapore, but for specific candidates, a position in Taipei, Tokyo, KL, Jakarta, Bangkok, or possibly Sydney should be acceptable. Language skills are not required but are an asset. This is a unique (non-sales) role that can add career fuel to the senior high-energy dealmaker who takes upon this challenge.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 12+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development, or related field)

• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, or related field AND 14+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development, or related field)

• OR Master's/Advanced Degree in Business, Sciences, or related field and 12+ years relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, sales, venture capital, legal, business development, product management, project management, software development, or related field)

• OR equivalent experience.

• 10+ years experience in the technology industry OR in a technical role (e.g., IT, Engineering).

Customer and Partner Focus

• Leverages internal and external relationships as a trusted advisor to advise complex (e.g., large, high impact) customers and partners on domain expertise as a sought-out resource across multiple lines of business, geographies, and cultures, as appropriate; advises partners and decision makers on the industry and company and provides industry expertise internally and externally.
• Drives customer and partner business initiatives, and contributes to customer's strategy discussions, leveraging knowledge of customer and partner business priorities and/or drivers and anticipating changes and actions to drive influence around the product roadmap, prioritization, and proactively guide customer and partner decision making.

Partnership Strategy

• Creates business value propositions based on company, partner, and/or customer needs for a particular product/industry. Drives support and action by influencing internal stakeholders and partners and promoting the value of opportunities.
• Positions the Microsoft value proposition versus competitors and works with stakeholders to influence product roadmap to meet customer needs, leveraging knowledge of Microsoft and customer issues in conjunction with product/industry teams to establish a foundation for future opportunities in competitive situations through collaboration. Provides insight on industry and/or competitive trends and drives action based on insights. Provides council on geopolitical constraints to get the right deal done for Microsoft.
• Leverages relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to identify and validate unique opportunities that cross business areas or target high-priority gaps across technology, product, business, and/or geography. Leverages trends in data to inform decisions across deals. Drives deals to increase growth and achieve desired outcomes, anticipating potential issues; provides input into recommendations on partners.
• Builds and shares pipeline plans. Manages pipeline by identifying and promoting, prioritizing, guiding, influencing processes that develop and deliver on pipeline opportunities and optimize resources. Prepares information for reporting to key stakeholders, including synthesizing key work for executive consumption.

Negotiation

• Leads deal opportunities across deal stages (e.g., Strategic Approval (SA), Approval to Negotiate (A2N), Final Go-no-go (FGNG)). Resolves deal issues as an escalation point for junior colleagues. Establishes best practices and drives process improvements based on learnings across deals. Represents Microsoft in key customer and partner interactions, and defines the deal structure for scalable and durable solutions to complex business opportunities. Leverages deep understanding of risks, rewards, and negotiation skills to manage broad engagements across all business functions. Provides breakthrough ideas and collaborates to close strategic or high-impact opportunities in order to scale the business (e.g., cross-company, cross-product deals). Provides coaching and support to junior colleagues as a go-to resource for negotiation.

Deal Management/Governance

• Develops and implements plans for managing deals in order to lead a book of deals with workback schedules, key milestones, communications, and reporting.
• Collaborates with customers, partners, and Microsoft colleagues to develop post-deal governance and oversee the creation and implementation of execution plans across a portfolio of deals within domains, industries, and/or geographies.
• Demonstrates achieved implementation and high-impact business value (e.g., executive level recognition) for customers, partners, and the company.
• Manages escalations between large partners and customers through to resolution; provides recommendations into decisions to continue/discontinue deals.
• Captures learnings to improve future pipeline and business value communication. Course corrects to maximize deal value and preemptively minimize risk.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies and implement activity plans to increase user retention and conversion rates.
• Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure exceptional service and identification of potential new sales opportunities
• Identify appropriate prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business across categories offered
• Use value-based selling to effectively manage all aspects of a complex sales cycle

Qualifications:

• Diploma / Degree Holder
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and organizational skills
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Passion for Sales

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6, $17,763.59 per month

Work Location: In person

Role Overview

The Business Development Director will be responsible for driving growth in the China market by identifying, developing, and converting high-quality sales leads. This role requires a deep understanding of the Chinese business landscape, strong relationship-building skills, and proven experience in generating new business opportunities. The Director will work closely with global and regional leadership teams to expand market presence, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Market Development

• Identify, research, and qualify new business opportunities in China.

• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, and referrals.

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to spot opportunities for growth.

• Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Establish and nurture senior-level relationships with prospective clients, key stakeholders, and industry partners.

• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities in China.

• Deliver tailored presentations and proposals to potential clients.

• Sales Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a business development plan to meet lead generation and revenue targets.

• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, product) to design solutions that meet client needs.

• Negotiate and close high-value deals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, manage, and mentor a local business development team (where applicable).

• Report regularly on pipeline, performance metrics, and market intelligence.

• Act as the key liaison between the China market and global headquarters.

• With 10 years and above business development experiences in China Market.

• Understand of the Chinese business environment

• Masters' degree & above at a recognised institution
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a business-related field
• Must be able to develop a sound business development plan and strategy.
• Must be able to do a basic market opportunity assessment.
• Must have functional sales forecasting skills.
• Must have functional knowledge of basic financial ratios.
• Must be very knowledgeable about the new product development process.
• Must have strong research skills.

Description

• Develops and executes the business development plan to generate incremental revenue.
• Identifies, evaluates, and executes new business opportunities aligned with the company's overall strategy.
• Works with internal stakeholders to understand the company's strengths and value proposition to develop sales strategies that result in sustainable and profitable growth.
• Formulates the business development strategy, which aligns with the overall organizational strategy.
• Provides periodic updates on the progress of business development initiatives against the set strategic objectives

About The Role

As Business Development Director at Rolo Robotics, you will represent the product and lead all sales and deployment activities for the foodservice robotics systems, ensuring customer success and smooth running of the deployed units. Internally, you will represent the voice of customers in order to drive product development and to prepare for product commercialization.

This is a strategic and hands-on role supporting consumer experience, customer success, and ultimately business success at RoloRobotics – as well as pushing boundaries in industry-wide foodservice automation. You will help reimagine kitchens of tomorrow and help realize this vision today.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies.

• Build and grow relationships in order to drive sales, deployments, and supports for the foodservice robotics.

• Drive product features definition, prioritization, and commercialization in collaboration with customers and technical teams, developing peripheral systems & processes as required.

• Form strategic partnerships as necessary to support with roadmap.

• Track market trends, identify new markets, and recommend new products and services.

• Identify opportunities for the business to grow top & bottom line.

• Be the face of the product; act as first customers' contact point for query and troubleshooting purposes.

Required Qualifications

• A Masters degree in engineering.

• 10-15 years experience, including global experience in foodservice leading operation innovations & technologies.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational skills.

• Experience developing and operating technical systems.

• Experience navigating franchise organizations.

• Experience driving hardware product vision, roadmap, development, pilot, & roll-out.

• Experience in partnerships with suppliers / innovators, operators, and investors within the foodservice ecosystem.

• Experience developing and launching new foodservice concepts.

• Experience working as interface between business and technical stakeholders.

• Knowledgeable in equipment food safety / sanitation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in start-ups.

• Experience leading & mentoring teams.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Marketing & Business Development Director to lead our company's growth initiatives. This role is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, expanding business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership with deep knowledge of marketing, sales, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and business development strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets to drive expansion.
• Lead market research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Oversee brand positioning, digital marketing, PR, and communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, product) to ensure marketing initiatives support business goals.
• Manage proposal preparation, pitching, and negotiation for new business opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics, campaign ROI, and business development results to ensure targets are met.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the marketing and business development team to achieve excellence.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking sessions, and conferences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Unless otherwise specified by the Company or your Reporting Officer, your duties and responsibilities shall include:

• Develops long-term goals and objectives in collaboration with the President and the executive council, and ensuring that the organisation's activities align with its mission and objectives.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the association. This includes managing staff, departments, and resources to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the organisation.
• Responsible for recruiting new members and retaining existing ones. This may involve developing membership benefits, organising networking events, and fostering a sense of community among members.
• Oversees the financial health of the association, including budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Cultivates relationships with other organisations, government agencies, and industry partners to advance the goals of the association. This may involve collaborating on joint initiatives, forming alliances, and seeking opportunities for mutual benefit.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory developments and, together with the President and the executive council, develops policy positions, and advocates for policies that benefit members.
• Works closely with the executive council and implement executive council directives.
• Identifies and mitigates risks that may affect the association's operations or reputation. This may involve developing risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage.
  Responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the association. This may involve developing staff talent, implementing organisational policies and procedures, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Job Requirements :

Minimum Diploma / Degree and above in any discipline .

Must be multi-lingual .

High level of leadership skills .

Strong verbal and written communication skills .

Ability to communicate, present, and influence key stakeholders at all levels .

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills .

Broad knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and procedures of customer service .

Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team .