Head of Faculty & Research Systems - AI & Innovation

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

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