Director, Software & Applications Management

ABEAM CONSULTING (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm located in Singapore is seeking a Director of Software & Applications Management to oversee strategic leadership and governance for enterprise software and applications. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software development and a track record in managing complex initiatives. This role involves ensuring high-quality, secure solutions that drive business growth while engaging with internal stakeholders and external vendors. A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation is essential in our dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Dynamic workplace with diverse clients

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software and application development, with significant experience in senior management or director-level roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software development, application architecture, and platform governance.
• Strong experience in overseeing software quality, performance, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership for software and application development.
• Oversee design, development, and integration of software systems and applications.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Application Architecture

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

About Us

About Us:From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, Abeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

The Director, Software & Applications Management is responsible for providing strategic leadership and governance over enterprise software and application development, ensuring high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions that support business growth. The role oversees end-to-end application lifecycle management, drives innovation through Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives, and ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and risk standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Application Strategy

• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for enterprise software and application development, maintenance, and enhancement across the organisation.
• Define and execute the application development strategy, technology roadmap, and architecture standards in alignment with business and digital transformation objectives.
• Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and capability development to ensure sustainable delivery of software and application initiatives.

Software & Application Development Governance

• Oversee the acquisition, design, development, integration, and implementation of software systems and enterprise applications.
• Monitor and govern the quality, performance, scalability, and reliability of software solutions throughout the application lifecycle.
• Oversee Proof-of-Concept (PoC) development to evaluate new technologies, platforms, and application features before enterprise adoption.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance on software design, platform capabilities, and solution optimization.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve software development governance, standards, and best practices.

Security, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure security, data protection, and risk management considerations are embedded into software and application design and development.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise IT policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Identify and manage technology and delivery risks, ensuring application resilience, stability, and business continuity.

Delivery & Quality Management

• Oversee end-to-end software and application delivery, ensuring high-quality execution, timely delivery, and alignment with agreed requirements.
• Drive quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement to maintain stable and reliable production systems.
• Proactively manage issues and risks to prevent service disruption, financial impact or stakeholder escalation.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a senior technology advisor to business stakeholders and executive management on software and application capabilities.
• Oversee vendor and partner management, including software solution providers, system integrators, and technology partners.
• Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure integrated and seamless solution delivery.

People & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineering, application development, and technical leadership teams.
• Build a strong succession pipeline and second-line leadership team capable of independently managing application initiatives.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning across the application function.

Requirements / Skills & Competencies

• 10+ years of experience in software and application development, with significant experience in senior management or director-level roles.

• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software development, application architecture, and platform governance.

• Strong experience in overseeing software quality, performance, scalability, and security.
• Proven leadership in managing large, complex software initiatives and cross-functional technical teams.

• Experience working with vendors, system integrators, and technology partners.

• Strong stakeholder communication skills; proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) is an advantage for regional client engagement.
• Based in Singapore on a full-time basis, with willingness to travel regionally as required.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, Abeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. Abeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.
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