Head of Application & AI Business

NETPLUZ ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking a dynamic leader to establish and scale their Application & AI business. This role requires proven experience in building successful business units, strong understanding of AI technologies, and effective leadership skills. The ideal candidate will develop strategies to drive revenue growth and manage key client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building and scaling a business or practice.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and digital transformation.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Application & AI business.
• Identify new market opportunities and revenue streams.
• Build and manage a high-performing team across business development and technical delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of AI technologies

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic leader to establish, drive, and scale our Application & AI business. This role will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and execution plan to build a sustainable business unit that delivers innovative solutions, accelerates customer adoption, and drives revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to start, lead, and expand the Application & AI business.
• Identify new market opportunities, business models, and revenue streams within the application and AI domain.
• Build and manage a high-performing team across business development, technical delivery, and customer success.
• Define product and solution roadmaps, ensuring alignment with market needs and emerging technologies.
• Establish strategic partnerships with technology vendors, startups, and ecosystem players to accelerate growth.
• Drive go-to-market initiatives, including solution packaging, pricing models, and marketing campaigns.
• Lead client engagements, ensuring successful delivery of projects and long-term customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Own P&L responsibility for the Application & AI business unit.
• Provide thought leadership and represent the company at industry events, forums, and with customers.

Requirements

• Proven track record in building and scaling a business or practice, preferably in applications, AI, or digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and integration solutions.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to attract, mentor, and retain top talent.
• Strong business acumen with experience in P&L ownership and growth delivery.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution during the early stages.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with enterprise clients across industries.
• Exposure to ecosystem partnerships with major cloud or AI vendors.
• Prior startup or new business unit setup experience is highly advantageous.