Assistant Director (Applications & Technologies)

PSB Academy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Director to lead a team of Application Specialists. This role involves shaping the technology vision, driving innovation, and ensuring IT systems align with business strategies. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in IT, including 5 years in team management. Key responsibilities include executing applications strategy, overseeing software systems, and ensuring compliance with data security standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in IT related fields.
• At least 5 years of team management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in software system design, development, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Application Specialists and assist in technology vision.
• Execute the company’s Applications strategy and technology roadmap.
• Manage and support software systems and ensure seamless integration.
• Gather and analyze Business Units requirements.
• Ensure applications meet organizational standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Team management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Information Technology

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Web programming

Software Development Life Cycle

Job description

The position will lead a team of Application Specialists and assist the Deputy Director to shape PSB Academy technology vision, driving innovation, and ensuring IT systems align with business strategy. The Assistant Director and his/her team will oversee technology development, and digital transformation initiatives while collaborating with other stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

System & Applications

• Technology Management and Implementation
  • Execute the company’s Applications strategy and technology roadmap.
  • Support alignment of IT initiatives with overall business objectives.
  • Identify emerging technologies that can provide competitive advantage.
• Applications Support, Implementation & Integration
  • Manage and support software systems.
  • Oversee design and deployment of new applications and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Monitor performance and optimize efficiency of technology resources.
  • Ensure scalability and sustainability of technology solutions.
  • Customize applications to fit specific business processes.
• Business Analysis & Solution Design
  • Gather and analyze Business Units requirements.
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications and application solutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with business users and vendors.
  • Provide training and guidance to end-users.

3rd Party Systems

• Be the point of contact to support application issues.
• Monitor the project progression and provide timely updates to stakeholders.

Others

Policy and Process Management

• Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure applications meet organizational standards, data security, and compliance requirements.
  • Comply with ISO2700:2022 Annex A Control Requirements.
• Able to support after-hour operations as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Education & Experience
  • Requires a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT related fields.
  • At least 5 years of team management experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in software system design, development, and maintenance.
• Technical Expertise
  • Possess deep knowledge of software engineering, secure development, cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience with enterprise systems and digital transformation.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise applications in Education Sector preferred.
  • Experience with Emerging technologies, applications and software.
  • Familiarity with databases, programming and server infrastructure.
  • SQL Server, SQL Databases, Web programming, Software Development Life Cycle.
• Team Management
  • Experience in managing IT support teams.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple incidents concurrently.
• Personal Skills
  • Meticulous and detailed.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong project management & analytical skills.
  • Good organizational skills with the flexibility to adapt to changes.