IT Business Engagement Lead

American President Lines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global shipping company in Singapore is seeking an IT Business Engagement Lead to act as the key liaison between IT and business units. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT business engagement, strong communication and analytical skills, and knowledge of the shipping industry. This role involves aligning IT initiatives with business goals and overseeing project portfolios. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT business engagement or business partner roles, ideally in large organizations.
• Experience in the shipping/logistics industry is advantageous.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business leaders, translating business needs into IT initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define, evaluate, and prioritize IT projects.
• Oversee the IT project portfolio, balancing risk, ROI, and resource allocation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Master’s or MBA

Job description

Overview

IT Business Engagement Lead. Located in Singapore, SG. Role reports to the Head of IT Business Engagement (Commercial, Line, Trade & Network Management – APAC) and serves as the key liaison between IT and business units. Your main responsibilities include identifying business needs, proposing IT solutions, and supporting their implementation and ongoing enhancements. As a subject matter expert in shipping and functional domains, you'll translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across IT engagement, solution delivery, PMO, and HO governance teams to ensure alignment between IT initiatives and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business leaders, translating business needs into IT initiatives that create value.
• Develop deep understanding of business processes to identify where technology can drive improvements and align with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define, evaluate, and prioritize IT projects based on impact, feasibility, and strategic relevance.
• Conduct workshops and meetings to gather feedback, ensure alignment, and document business requirements into functional specifications.
• Oversee the IT project portfolio, balancing risk, ROI, and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to adopt or adapt global/regional solutions for local business use.
• Partner with delivery teams to conceptualize and implement solutions that meet business needs; support SIT and coordinate UAT.
• Lead review sessions for IT project approvals; engage in data, cybersecurity, and architecture governance forums.
• Maintain proactive communication and regular status updates with business and IT stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to IT governance processes to ensure alignment between IT investments and business strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in IT business engagement or business partner roles, ideally in large organizations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic goals into IT solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges.
• Strong project management abilities; capable of handling multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Experience in the shipping/logistics industry is advantageous.

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

Note: This role is opened for local employment only.

Salary package (local) and job title shall be commensurate with experience. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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