AVP / Senior Associate, Strategic Planning Specialist, Technology COO, Group

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks an AVP/Senior Associate for Strategic Planning, supporting the CIO in shaping tech strategy. The role involves collaboration with senior leaders, crafting narratives for executive communications, and overseeing performance management processes. Candidates should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement. This dynamic position offers growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Min. 3-5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning.
• Ability to articulate complex topics clearly.
• Experience in technology environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support CIO and Tech leaders in developing tech strategy.
• Translate complex information into clear messages.
• Serve as Secretariat for the Tech Executive Committee.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

AVP / Senior Associate, Strategic Planning Specialist, Technology COO, Group Technology - (WD74462)

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. We are seeking for talented professional, to drive and enable the vision of World’s Best and Safest Bank.

About this Role

Strategic Planning and Program Management function of Group Technology COO is responsible for strategy development and program management. This role will support the CIO and Tech leaders in developing, framing, and driving the overall tech strategy messages. This includes working with different stakeholders across the business across geographies.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Collaborate with senior leaders to define and shape short- and long-term Technology priorities

• Proactively identify and analyse emerging trends through active research, providing insightful recommendations to shape strategic direction

Executive Communications and Storytelling

• Translate complex information into clear, concise messages

• Craft compelling narratives and presentations that articulate the technology vision to internal and external audiences, including executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and board members.

Executive Support

• Serve as the Secretariat for the Tech Executive Committee,developing agenda, managing meeting logistics, and maintaining related documentation

• Ensure smooth performance management process by designing key performance indicators and implementing tracking mechanisms to ensure Tech priorities are on track

Requirements

• Min. 3-5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning.

• Demonstrated competencies in critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.

• Ability to very quickly connect the dots, and linkage to strategic picture, summarise and communicate complex topics to story-tell in an understandable manner for different stakeholders especially for senior executives.

• Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and in fast paced environment

• Strong management of multiple priorities with competing demands for resources

• Proven experience in stakeholder management, and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to deliver at speed with attention to details and high quality deliverable

• Experience working in a technology environment, familiarity with complex programs, or experience with agile methodology is highly advantageous

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.