Assistant VP, Tech Strategy & Digital Transformation

Singapore Post; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Post seeks an accomplished IT leader to serve as the principal technology partner for cross-border and warehouse operations. You will translate strategic objectives into a forward-looking technology roadmap and direct teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions that improve reliability and performance.

You will lead architecture, governance, and vendor relationships while driving Agile delivery and continuous improvement across multiple initiatives to support digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering is required.
• PMP, CSM/CSPO, and ITIL certifications are preferred.
• 10+ years in IT with 3–5 years in leadership of teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year IT technology roadmap across cross-border and warehouse domains.
• Oversee end-to-end IT project delivery with Agile/Scrum practices.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and manage vendors.
• Mentor and develop technical teams for excellence and efficiency.
• Architectural design of solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Govern feasibility, impact assessments, and architectural sign-off.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Vendor & Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

PMP/CSM-CSPO/ITIL certifications preferred

Tools

WMS

TMS

APIs

EDI

ESB

.NET

MS SQL Server

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Description

Function as the key IT leader and business partner for the cross-border and warehouse domains, responsible for converting strategic business objectives into a technology roadmap and directing teams to deliver solutions that advance digital transformation, strengthen operational performance, and ensure consistent system reliability.

• Lead the multi-year IT technology roadmap, providing strategic and technical leadership across the cross-border and warehouse ecosystem. Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, including AI, and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end IT project delivery, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks, while promoting Agile and Scrum practices for efficiency and predictability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business needs into technical solutions, managing vendors, and ensuring performance against SLAs.
• Mentor and develop technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while optimizing resources across multiple initiatives.
• Lead the architectural design of solutions, translating business strategy into technical blueprints.
• Govern feasibility and impact assessments for new initiatives, providing final architectural sign-off to ensure alignment with your portfolio's long-term health and strategic integration.
  
  
  

Job Description

Function as the key IT leader and business partner for the cross-border and warehouse domains, responsible for converting strategic business objectives into a technology roadmap and directing teams to deliver solutions that advance digital transformation, strengthen operational performance, and ensure consistent system reliability.

• Lead the multi-year IT technology roadmap, providing strategic and technical leadership across the cross-border and warehouse ecosystem. Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, including AI, and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end IT project delivery, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks, while promoting Agile and Scrum practices for efficiency and predictability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business needs into technical solutions, managing vendors, and ensuring performance against SLAs.
• Mentor and develop technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement while optimizing resources across multiple initiatives.
• Lead the architectural design of solutions, translating business strategy into technical blueprints.
• Govern feasibility and impact assessments for new initiatives, providing final architectural sign-off to ensure alignment with your portfolio's long-term health and strategic integration.
  
  
  

Key Result Areas

• Strategic & Financial Performance
• Technology Roadmap: Deliver a clear, documented roadmap fully aligned with business goals for digital transformation.
• Budget Management: Execute projects within budget while achieving or exceeding cost-saving targets.
• Project & Delivery Excellence
• Project Success Rate: Ensure consistent on-time, on-scope project delivery.
• Change Management: Implement stable changes with minimal incidents or post-go-live defects.
• Solution & Systems Integrity
• Solution Design: Deliver robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions validated through technical reviews and security audits.
• System Performance: Maintain high availability and performance for core logistics applications.
• Relationship & Vendor Effectiveness
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with key business stakeholders through effective IT support.
• Vendor Performance: Ensure all vendors and service providers meet or exceed agreed SLAs.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field; PMP, CSM/CSPO, and ITIL certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of IT experience, including 3–5 years in leadership managing system analysts, developers, or project managers.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex IT projects on time and within budget.
• Strong experience managing budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
  
  
  

Domain & Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of cross-border logistics, customs regulations, international trade compliance, and end-to-end warehouse operations.
• Experience with WMS, TMS, e-commerce platforms, and designing logistics/supply chain solutions.
• Strong system integration skills (APIs, EDI, ESB) and hands-on experience with .NET and MS SQL Server (2016+).
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), cybersecurity, and SSDLC.
  
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate business needs into clear IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration with technical teams, business leaders, and vendors.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a history of solving complex technical and business challenges.
• Vendor & Risk Management: Skilled in contract negotiation, vendor oversight, and identifying/mitigating technical and operational risks.