Director - Digital Solutions & Services

Nanyang Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is looking for a Director of Digital Solutions & Services to spearhead digital transformation efforts. This role involves strategic leadership in information systems and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with institutional needs and standards. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of IT experience, with a strong background in leading teams and managing digital strategies. This position offers an opportunity to drive significant technological advancements and enhance operational efficiency within the institution.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in IT.
• Strong track record in systems development and cybersecurity.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation initiatives maintaining alignment with institutional needs.
• Oversee planning and execution of IT infrastructure and data management.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership in IT

Project Management

Cybersecurity expertise

Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS)

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

What the role is:

As the Director of Digital Solutions & Services (DSS), you will lead NYP’s digital transformation through the strategic oversight of two key pillars:
• Information Systems
• ICT, Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

What you will be working on:

Information Systems (IS)

• Provide strategic leadership for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of NYP’s information systems, ensuring alignment with institutional needs and GovTech’s Digital Service Standards.
• Lead the team in the planning, resource management, and execution of system development and support activities, ensuring smooth operations and high user satisfaction.
• Lead in stakeholder engagements and team to develop the next generation digital solutions (e.g. student information management system) adoption AI solutions and cloud-native technologies.
• Support user empowerment through low-code/no-code tools like Power Apps and Power Automate to enable operational efficiency and productivity.
• Contribute to institutional IT planning (e.g., NYP IT Master Plan), including policy and strategy co-development with academic and administrative leaders.

ICT, Cloud Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

• IT & AI Infrastructure & Data Management: Oversee the planning, deployment, and modernization of IT infrastructure and AI platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance environments that support NYP’s academic and operational needs. This includes supporting on-premises AI workloads, data lifecycle governance, and facilitating data-driven initiatives across the institution.
• Network & Internet Infrastructure: Ensure robust, secure, and high-availability campus-wide network connectivity (wired and wireless), including internet and intranet services. Lead efforts to upgrade and maintain network architecture in alignment with evolving security standards and performance demands.
• IT Services & Project Management Office: Lead the provision of end-user computing services, service desk support, and device lifecycle management. Oversee the central coordination of IT projects through the PMO, ensuring alignment with NYP’s strategic priorities, on-time delivery, resource efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Cybersecurity & ICT Governance: Provide strategic oversight of cybersecurity initiatives, including risk management, policy compliance (e.g. IM8), audit readiness, and security operations. Drive ICT governance efforts to ensure safe adoption of SaaS/COTS, uphold data protection standards, and align with Whole-of-Government (WOG) directives and GovTech’s security frameworks.

What we are looking for:

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in IT with strong track record in systems development, infrastructure, digital transformation, or cybersecurity.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role, with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in modern application architectures, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and ICT compliance (e.g., IM8, Zero Trust).
• Strong strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills; able to drive organisational change.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; adaptable, proactive, and collaborative mindset.

About Nanyang Polytechnic

Nanyang Polytechnic is committed to providing quality education and training to prepare our graduates for life and work, equipping them to contribute to the technological, economic and social development of Singapore. Nanyang Polytechnic will harness our resources and expertise to offer manpower development programmes and services to business and industry in support of Singapore's national development.