Information Technology Director

AMBER TECHNOLOGIES SERVICE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBER TECHNOLOGIES SERVICE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced IT leader to drive our technology strategy, governance, and cloud infrastructure. You will own the multi-year IT roadmap, manage budgets, and ensure scalable, secure operations across enterprise cloud networks and on-prem systems.

The role emphasizes risk management, cybersecurity, and cross-functional leadership to align IT initiatives with business goals. Mandarin skills are a plus in this startup-minded environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years in IT operations with managerial experience.
• Bachelor’s in CS/IT/MIS or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Experience guiding IT integration during mergers, acquisitions, or scaling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap.
• Manage annual IT budget, procurement, licensing, vendor negotiations.
• Formulate and enforce IT governance, SOPs, and disaster recovery plans.
• Oversee core infrastructure including cloud networks (AWS/Azure/GCP) and SaaS portfolios.
• Ensure uptime, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Lead enterprise risk management and security initiatives.
• Recruit and mentor IT teams; bridge IT with business units.
• Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Vendor negotiations

Disaster recovery

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Mandarin (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/MIS or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AI automation platforms

Enterprise productivity tools rollout

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap supporting organizational growth, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Manage the annual IT budget, hardware/software procurement, vendor negotiations, and licensing compliance.
• Formulate and enforce IT governance policies, regulatory compliance standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Systems

• Oversee core infrastructure including enterprise cloud networks (AWS/Azure/GCP), local networks, communications platforms, and SaaS portfolios.
• Ensure maximum uptime, performance reliability, and disaster recovery readiness across all business applications.
• Standardize service desk processes to optimize user support, issue resolution, and system provisioning.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Lead enterprise risk management, zero-trust initiatives, threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and security awareness training.
• Drive compliance with relevant industry frameworks and regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive incident response protocols and lead rapid remediation in the event of security breaches.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing IT teams, including system administrators, network engineers, and support specialists.
• Foster a service-oriented culture that bridges technical initiatives with non-technical business units.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years in IT operations, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or director-level position.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO) and regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience managing IT integration through organizational scaling, mergers, or acquisitions.Demonstrated experience with AI automation platforms and enterprise productivity tool rollouts.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
• Good team player with a startup mindset, demonstrating respect for timelines and collaborative spirit.