Head of Innovation Center (Data Analytics) #JTL

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate to establish and lead their Innovation Center, focusing on defining strategic direction and implementing AI solutions to enhance work processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Data Science and extensive experience in innovation and automation initiatives. Strong analytical skills and collaboration with various departments are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading innovation, automation, or AI initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of the current AI market and industry trends.
• Demonstrated expertise in big data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Innovation Center.
• Chair a committee focused on innovation, automation, and AI.
• Identify emerging AI technologies and market trends.
• Lead big data analytics initiatives.
• Collaborate with departments to implement AI solutions.
• Develop partnerships with vendors and research institutions.
• Drive organizational change and culture of innovation.
• Manage budgets and resources for projects.
• Report progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership in innovation

Expertise in AI technologies

Big data analytics

Collaboration with functional departments

Change management

Education

Bachelor in Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Data mining tools

Statistical analysis tools

Visualization tools

Job description

• Establish and lead the Innovation Center, defining its strategic direction and operational framework.
• Chair and coordinate a committee focused on innovation, automation, and AI adoption.
• Identify and evaluate emerging AI technologies and market trends relevant to the organization’s goals.
• Lead initiatives for big data analytics to uncover actionable insights and opportunities for automation.
• Collaborate with functional departments (e.g., IT, Operations, HR, Finance) to implement AI solutions that streamline and improve work processes.
• Develop and manage partnerships with external vendors, research institutions, and industry experts in AI and automation.
• Drive organizational change and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for innovation and automation projects.
• Report progress, outcomes, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor in Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading innovation, automation, or AI initiatives within a corporate or research environment.
• Strong knowledge of the current AI market, including technologies, vendors, and industry trends.
• Demonstrated expertise in big data analytics, including data mining, statistical analysis, and visualization tools.

Interested candidates please send in your resume to:

Topaz Liang Huimin (CEI No. R1104500), email to: [e-mail]

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