Head of Team (Cash Management)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced IT leader to manage a team focused on banking technologies. The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years of IT experience with a strong background in engineering leadership, agile methodologies, and specific banking systems expertise. This role emphasizes team management, project delivery, and innovation in technology.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of IT experience, including at least 4 years leading critical enterprise-scale projects.
• Minimum of 3 years in people and team management roles.
• Deep knowledge in banking technologies, particularly in reporting and cash management systems.
• Experience in Payments Hub and clearing/settlement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10 technical and domain experts.
• Implement and champion DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate across development teams for integration consistency.
• Drive improvements in team capabilities and mission alignment.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Engineering leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 10 technical and domain experts, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize team deliverables to meet deadlines and project milestones efficiently.
• Proactively identify, assess, and escalate risks and issues, implementing corrective or preventive measures as needed.
• Ensure all team activities comply with the banks standards, norms, and operational models.
• Maintain and improve customer satisfaction levels through regular monitoring and service enhancements.
• Monitor and enhance delivery quality and service excellence.
• Evaluate individual skills and recommend training programs to support continuous learning and development.
• Conduct performance reviews, facilitate internal mobility, and support career progression planning.
• Oversee human capital responsibilities including recruitment, team engagement, coaching, mentoring, and staff motivation.

• Implement and champion DevOps best practices including CI/CD, test automation, Infrastructure as Code, Monitoring as Code, and observability.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, operations, and cost optimization.
• Provide L3 support and expertise to Global Support Teams (L1/L2) when needed.
• Lead technical transformation and innovation initiatives to ensure systems meet evolving business and market needs.
• Collaborate with domain and enterprise architects and business stakeholders for strategic alignment.

• Ensure efficient ramp-up and ramp-down of resources based on project needs.
• Manage team capacity and budgeting according to functional priorities.
• Ensure systems align with modern architecture standards and migrate legacy systems to new technologies.
• Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the application development lifecycle.
• Oversee design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of applications.
• Maintain high standards for both functional and technical design.

Project and Coordination:

• Ensure comprehensive implementation of application modules, adhering to GIT best practices and quality standards.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and production support.
• Collaborate across development teams to ensure consistency and integration across systems and initiatives.
• Align developments with product owner priorities and the integration team.
• Drive improvements in team capabilities, cohesion, and mission alignment.
• Promote adherence to bank policies and code of conduct.

People Management:

• Identify and fulfill hiring needs, ensuring the team is staffed with appropriate skill sets.
• Manage staff performance, career development, and HR-related matters.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to foster individual and team growth.
• Enhance project management processes for improved delivery success.

Qualifications & Profile:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Over 12 years of IT experience, including at least 4 years leading critical enterprise-scale projects.
• Minimum of 3 years in people and team management roles.
• Strong background in engineering leadership, innovation, and agile methodologies.
• Deep knowledge in banking technologies, particularly in reporting and cash management systems.
• Proficient in project delivery using technologies such as Spring, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Expertise in payments and reporting systems including SWIFT MT/MX formats (e.g., MT940, MT942, CAMT.052/053/054, PACS.002), ISO20022, SEPA, and clearing systems.
• Experience in Payments Hub, clearing/settlement systems, and multiple payment product types (TT, RTGS, LVP, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and decision influence.
• Strong leadership, communication, time management, and team collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a balanced technical and functional mindset.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gia Grace at [HIDDEN TEXT]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA License: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Bautista Gia Grace De Guzman | Registration No: R23111973

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