Head of IT (Infrastructure, cybersecurity and applications) #ISW

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Singapore is seeking a Technology Leader to drive digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives. This role will require defining the enterprise's technology roadmap and overseeing substantial technology budgets. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in technology leadership, proven expertise in managing digital transformations, and relevant certifications like CISSP and AWS/Azure Architect.

Qualifications

• 15 years in technology leadership roles, ideally in insurance or financial services.
• CISSP certified with experience in executing cybersecurity strategies.
• Expertise in managing digital transformation and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise technology roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Oversee technology P&L and manage budgets over USD $5 million.
• Lead AI and data-driven initiatives to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Tech Leadership

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Vendor Management

APIs and Microservices

AI Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Define and execute the enterprise technology roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives including complex API ecosystem implementations.
• Drive AI and data-driven innovation across the organization.
• Lead the Technology Division which includes application, infrastructure and Cyber
• Chair and drive the Technology Steering Committee and other committees

Technology Operations

• Oversee the management of on-premises Windows and Linux server environments.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all IT systems and infrastructure.
• Lead internal and external IT audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards.
• Manage inventories such as laptops, servers, switches etc

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage technology P&L with accountability for budgets exceeding USD $5 million.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.

Solution Architecture

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across applications, infrastructure, and cloud migration.
• Architect and implement API-led systems, microservices layers, and DevOps capabilities.
• Drive the roadmap for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and future-state automation.

Cybersecurity & Risk

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure governance and regulatory alignment.

Collaboration & Governance

• Partner closely with business units to identify and implement technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and customer value.
• Collaborate with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and governance frameworks.
• Lead data governance initiatives and ensure data quality, privacy, and compliance.

AI & Data Initiatives

• Lead enterprise AI initiatives to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Drive data governance, data quality, and analytics programs across the organization.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Mentor and lead a high-performing technology team across engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Build and scale DevOps practices to support agile development and deployment.
• Any other ad hoc duties assigned by the supervisors.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and implement technology solutions that drive value.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on technology trends and opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Proven experience in: Leading large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Managing cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Implementing enterprise APIs and modernizing legacy systems.
• Developing and executing cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• AWS / Azure Cloud Architect Certification

Interested applicants, please email your resume to Surin Su Sandar Win

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