Assistant Vice President Information Technology Department

Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Singapore seeks an experienced IT leader to promote IT initiatives across Asia. You will align regional IT strategies with global standards and create plans for local implementation. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in insurance, with at least 5 years in IT leadership roles. Proficiency in Japanese is essential for liaising with HQ. This role requires complex project management and effective communication skills in English and Japanese.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in an insurance company.
• Over 5 years' experience in IT lead roles.
• Experience in managing large cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote IT initiatives across Asia for life and P & C.
• Align regional IT strategy with global standards.
• Create and support local IT implementation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Complex Project Management

Sales & Marketing in IT

Proficiency in Japanese

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree with professional IT qualifications

Job description

Job Duties

• Promote IT initiatives across Asia for both life and P & C, spanning 8 countries and 13 entities.
• Promote the IT strategy of the Asian region and to align it with the global IT strategy and to formulate and lead projects that can contribute to the Asia region.
• In addition to strategy construction, also create concrete IT plans and lead and support local implementation.
• Lead the regional implementation of regional programs, providing promising value to customers and partners in all Asian countries.
• Overseas’ business travels are required.

Requirements

• University Degree with professional IT qualifications.
• At least 10 years' experience in an insurance company and over 5 years' experience in IT lead.
• Leadership roles across Local and Regional Geographies.
• Complex Project Management; Implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions.
• Extensive experience in IT partnerships, sales & marketing, etc.
• Management of large delivery teams working with cross functional units and third-party vendors.
• Proficiency in Japanese language is required to liaise with Japan HQ and to read Japanese reports/documents.
• Good written report, presentation and communication skills in both English and Japanese language.