Senior Director – IT and Cloud Infrastructure

PEOPLESEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Director for IT and Cloud Infrastructure to oversee technology operations and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing IT infrastructures, cybersecurity, and cloud environments, with a proven track record in leadership roles. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape technology strategy and foster a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• At least 20 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience managing IT Group Business Services in large-scale enterprises.
• Hands-on experience in IT network and cybersecurity domains.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategy and operations of technology infrastructures.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing technology organization.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

IT Infrastructure Management

Cloud Computing

Vendor Management

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Senior Director – IT and Cloud Infrastructure

Our client is looking for a seasoned tech leader with a proven track record of expertly managing complex technology operations including IT Group Business Services, enterprise systems, managed services and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the strategy and operations of technology infrastructures including networks, systems and applications to ensure high availability, reliability and performance via effective maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Define and enforce enterprise-wide technology architecture standards to ensure scalability, security and interoperability across all systems and platforms.
• Develop and articulate a comprehensive technology vision and strategy that aligns with the overall business objectives to anticipate future trends and proactively identify opportunities for technological innovation.
• Define scope of services and design optimal shared service models to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of critical technology-enabled services across all business units including the setup of necessary frameworks, processes and teams to drive continuous improvement, the enhancement of service quality and the maximization of value derived from our internal IT service delivery capabilities.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks for all managed services engagements to ensure vendor performance, cost-effectiveness and seamless integration with internal systems.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies, policies and procedures to protect our assets, data and reputation from evolving threats.
• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing technology organization to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Develop and manage the technology budget to ensure resources are allocated effectively and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key technology vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure value for money.
• Identify and mitigate technology-related risks to ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering or related fields with at least 20 years of relevant working experience and a proven track record of leading technology teams at a group-level and/or regional/global capacities.
• Demonstrable experience in managing IT Group Business Services functions within an MNC or similar complex and large-scale enterprise organizations – experience in the retail sector would be an added advantage.
• Proven track record in managing and optimizing IT infrastructures and operations with strong understanding and hands-on experience in IT network and cybersecurity domains.
• Extensive experience to full-cloud IT environments required – ideally GCP but AWS and Azure cloud experiences may also be considered.
• Strong understanding and exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.

Location : West Singapore

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If the above speaks to you, we d love to hear from you. Please send in your updated CV to [e-mail] (Ezmir, Reg No: R22105085) if you feel there is a fit with your experience and interest. You may forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

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