Chief Technology Venture Officer (CTVO)

JS RAINFIELD HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JS RAINFIELD HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. seeks a visionary Chief Technology Venture Officer to lead the technical org, align engineering and data strategies with business goals, and drive AI adoption in a hybrid incubation environment.

You will shape the technical vision, scale enterprise infrastructure, and guide the integrated hybrid cloud with local compute resources, ensuring data privacy under PDPA. You will manage governance, security, and cross-functional collaboration across subsidiaries, driving

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technology and engineering leadership in M&E / built environment sectors.
• Experience in venture incubation and holding company structures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead engineering and digital transformation across the organization.
• Oversee software architecture, hybrid cloud and local compute strategy for AI/LLM.
• Drive data governance, PDPA compliance, and cloud security best practices.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation for ROI.
• Support enterprise sales with technical leadership and roadmap guidance.
• Lead incubation of operating subsidiaries and cross-subsidiary digital services.

Skills

Software architecture

BIM/DfMA automation

Cloud & on-premise strategy

Python-based agentic workflows

PyRevit

Data protection safeguards

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science

Tools

PyRevit

Python

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Technology Venture Officer (CTVO) to lead our technical organization, drive our product and digital roadmaps, and align our engineering, technology, and data strategies with overarching business goals in a hybrid technology incubation and venture holding environment. As a key member of the executive team, you will shape our technical vision, scale enterprise infrastructure, drive AI adoption, and lead an integrated hybrid cloud and local operational model. In this role, you will strategically integrate localized, high-performance AI compute infrastructure with physical trade subsidiaries—commencing with facility maintenance and M&E services for consumers and businesses (B2C/B2B) —ensuring data privacy under PDPA, optimizing field workflows, and building high-value venture operations based on these core principles.

Strategic Leadership & Corporate Strategy

Define and execute the long-term technology strategy, aligning systems, platform architecture, and product development with business objectives. Lead corporate strategy initiatives, pre and post-merger integrations (M&A), cross-cultural harmonization (including consensus-building), and regional business expansion (e.g., JS-SEZ planning). Identify talents across broad industries of opportunities that can relate to the implementation of agentic workflows for venture growth.

Engineering Management & Digital Transformation

Mentor, scale, and lead a high-performing engineering and digital transformation team, dismantling legacy silos, setting clear KPIs, and fostering technical excellence. Oversee automated workflows, BIM/PyRevit integration, and other traditional operational models for Administration, Human Resource with Data Management, Accounts and Finance for holding company and its ventures downstream, or for direct clients for agentic solutions.

System Architecture, AI & Infrastructure Leadership

Strategic oversight of software architecture, cloud/on-premise hybrid scalability, system performance, and infrastructure reliability. Direct the end-to-end deployment of custom Python-based LLMs/AI agents, managing hybrid cloud and local compute hardware strategies and hands‑on setup. Design, implement, and secure high-speed network topologies for local cluster computing and general enterprise networking.

Data Protection & Compliance

Lead the implementation of pragmatic data governance frameworks and privacy-by-design principles tailored for Singapore-based SMEs, ensuring strict compliance with local regulations (PDPA) alongside global standards. Oversee cloud security best practices, implementing robust safeguards to manage security and access risks across hybrid local and cloud-based infrastructure.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Establish enterprise security protocols, encryption standards, access control policies, and data breach response procedures.

Budget & Operations: Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, licensing, and resource allocation to optimize ROI.

Client Engagement & Enterprise Sales Support

Serve as a key technical leader in high-stakes customer meetings, supporting enterprise sales cycles by explaining complex technical architectures, data security measures, and product roadmaps to potential clients.

Venture Development & Incubation

Lead the incubation of operating subsidiaries, identifying niche opportunities for digital service expansion, and overseeing the deployment of the digital and AI solutions across subsidiaries. Manage the strategic roadmap for venture growth and cross‑subsidary shared‑service optimization. Multiple disciplinary traditional responsibilities in areas M&E, Accounts, HR and administrative are added advantages.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Experience

10+ years of progressive technology and engineering leadership experience in M&E / built environment sectors, with proven executive experience in strategic corporate management, operations, ventures and business transformation. Proven experience in venture incubation, startup operations, and navigating the complexities of holding company structures with operational subsidiaries.

Technical & AI Mastery

Deep expertise in modern software architecture, BIM/DfMA automation, cloud and local compute hardware strategy for AI/LLM deployment, Python-based agentic workflows including pyRevit and other engineering related python based automation, and data protection technical safeguards.

Governance & Operations

Proven track record in corporate governance, internal audits for compliance, Bizsafe level 3 with ISO/WSH safety standards, TAFEP compliance, and navigating merger and post merger integration and crisis management. Proven track record of workforce transformation to adapt with change management.

Leadership & Communication

Strong executive presence with the ability to articulate technical and data risk considerations to board members, investors, and regulatory bodies.

Certifications (Preferred)

Professional security/privacy credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or CIPP are a plus.

Traditional qualifications preferred

SDCP, Bizsafe Level 3/2, Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science, relevant certifications in Engineering / Built environment.