Head of Information Technology (Singapore)
Role Objective
We are looking for an experienced IT leader to oversee all technology operations for our company. As Head of IT (SG), you will be responsible for managing infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity and business applications to support our organization's goals.
This Head of IT (SG) will lead a high-performing team to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions for our growing company. If you have the required skills and experience to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you.
Job Duties
- Develop and implement IT strategy, policies, procedure, standards and disaster recovery plans aligned with business objectives;
- Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize IT initiatives that support business growth and efficiency;
- Oversee infrastructure including servers, networks, telephony, cloud solutions and other systems;
- Manage and lead IT team members across infrastructure, operations, help desk, cybersecurity and applications;
- Ensure IT systems service quality through ITSM best practices;
- Lead IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope;
- Control IT budgets and make effective investment decisions on both hardware and software;
- Keep current with emerging technologies and evaluate how new solutions can add value;
- Partner with business leaders to understand needs and provide suitable IT solutions and support;
- Promote innovation and process improvements for IT systems and operations;
- Stay compliant with software licensing, regulatory and data security requirements;
- Manage project portfolio by selecting, prioritizing and controlling projects and resources;
- Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors, partners, and service providers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field;
- 10+ years managing IT teams, supporting a business of over 100 staff and leading complex technology projects;
- Expert knowledge of IT infrastructure components and enterprise applications;
- Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, practices and risk management;
- Excellent communication, leadership and project management abilities;
- Strategic mindset with budgeting and vendor management skills;
- History of developing effective solutions aligned to business objectives;
- Experience in ERP or digital project is preferred.