Enterprise Systems Lead

Arup; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and design consultancy in Singapore is seeking an Enterprise Systems Lead to drive strategic planning for complex digital systems in aviation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, 15 years of experience, and a strong grasp of aviation systems and project management. Offering competitive benefits including hybrid working, 13th month bonus, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

13th month bonus

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Professional association reimbursement

Work related travel insurance

Bike Loans up to SGD 2000

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years aviation-related IT experience.
• Proven success in delivering complex IT projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of aviation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT service delivery for major aviation projects.
• Develop functional and technical specifications for systems.
• Evaluate suppliers and their capabilities.

Skills

IT architecture

Digital transformation

Cybersecurity

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or IT

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As an Enterprise Systems Lead, you will drive the strategic planning and design of complex digital and technology systems across the airport environment. You will support aviation digital initiatives ranging from IT infrastructure and operational systems to data‑driven solutions for both new and existing airports. This role requires a strong grasp of stakeholder priorities, ensuring seamless integration of airport operations, security, passenger services, and other critical functions.

The Opportunity

• Lead the delivery of IT services for major aviation projects, collaborating closely with clients on technical discussions and system requirements.
• Develop functional and technical specifications for airport systems, drawing on client input, industry standards, and market insights.
• Engage with potential system suppliers to evaluate capabilities, roadmaps, compliance, and alignment with project needs.
• Identify and prioritise technology initiatives that support evolving aviation industry demands, ensuring systems are robust, secure, and future‑ready.
• Oversee project activities including delegation, documentation, communication management, and adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, with at least 15 years of aviation‑related IT experience.
• Proven success delivering complex IT projects, with strong technical knowledge of aviation systems such as passenger processing, airport operations, smart airport solutions, and IT infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of airport and airline operations, aviation regulations, industry standards (including IATA), and processes such as airport systems design and ORAT.
• Expertise in IT architecture, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics, IoT, and ITIL‑based service delivery.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with the ability to perform under pressure and inspire team performance.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowanceSite Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD 2,000