Head (Faculty & Research Systems)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore IT division is seeking an experienced Head(Faculty and Research Systems) to shape product vision, roadmaps, and end-to-end delivery of digital capabilities across the Faculty, Academic, Research and Library domains, at the Kent Ridge Campus.

The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team of ~20 staff, driving transformation to product-centric ownership, mentoring a high-performing culture, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 20+ years IT experience with leadership across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience in product-centric, agile delivery with product vision and roadmaps.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving; ability to translate challenges into solutions.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement with effective communication.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of project and product managers, business analysts, scrum masters and support staff (~20).
• Set clear vision, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with university objectives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing culture grounded in ownership and continual improvement.
• Define and execute the technical vision and roadmaps across Faculty and Research Systems.
• Provide architectural oversight and manage budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Drive team transformation to product-centric ownership and foster AI-enabled capability.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Agile delivery

Strategic thinking

Architectural oversight

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Job description

Applications - Faculty & Research Systems

Employee Category:

Executive & Administrative

Location:

Kent Ridge Campus

Posted On:

17/08/2026

Job Purpose

NUS IT is seeking an experienced and visionary Head(Faculty and Research Systems) to join our team. This role is pivotal in shaping the product vision, roadmap, and end-to-end delivery of digital capabilities across the Faculty, Academic, Research and Library domains, ensuring sustained value realisation and user impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of project managers, product managers, business analysts, scrum masters and support staff handling Faculty, Academic, Research and Library systems (~20 staff)
• Set clear vision, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with NUS IT and university-wide objectives
• Mentor and develop a high-performing, accountable culture grounded in ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement

IT Strategy and Stakeholder Management

• Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap across the FRS domains, ensuring alignment with the NUS strategic goals
• Rationalisation of existing tactical systems to leverage enterprise platforms to drive integration and reuse
• Serve as the senior IT partner to Faculties, Research Office, Library leadership, and Academic stakeholders
• Engage stakeholders in shaping digital roadmaps, ensuring alignment between faculty aspirations and enterprise guardrails

Technical and Delivery Oversight

• Provide architectural oversight to ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity requirements, and data governance policies
• Responsible for technical budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business priorities

Team Transformation

• Evolve the team from project-centric delivery to product-centric ownership with clear domain accountability
• Develop product managers who deeply understand academic and research workflows and proactively shape solutions
• Cultivate forward-deployed engineering skillsets capable of partnering closely with faculties to prototype, integrate, and solve complex problems hands-on.
• Build AI-enabled capability within the team, leveraging automation and agentic tools to increase productivity.
• Shift KPIs from “on-time delivery” to measurable institutional outcomes and adoption

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 20 years of IT experience with proven track record in a comparable leadership role, overseeing cross-functional engineering teams and shaping strategic technology roadmaps
• Experience operating in a product-centric, agile delivery environment, with ownership of product vision, roadmap and value realisation
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into innovative technical solutions
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver results under tight deadlines