IT Director

Intellipro Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven organization in the energy sector in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Director to drive digital transformation and oversee IT strategies. The role involves leadership in IT integration across mission-critical environments, establishing cybersecurity measures, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of IT leadership experience, along with proficiency in Mandarin and willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience within Energy, Utilities, Industrial or High-Tech Manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation and IT–OT integration.
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with both business and technical credibility.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year IT and digital roadmap.
• Oversee global IT operations including infrastructure, networks, and service delivery.
• Establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity posture.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital transformation

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SCADA

DCS

EMS

MES

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a fast-growing, technology-driven organisation operating within the energy and industrial technology sector, undergoing a significant phase of digital transformation across manufacturing and enterprise operations.

They are seeking an experienced IT Director to lead enterprise IT strategy, digital platforms, and IT–OT convergence across mission-critical environments. This role plays a key part in enabling smart energy systems, connected assets, and secure digital infrastructure.

This position requires close collaboration with regional and China-based stakeholders, as well as frequent travel to support business operations and technology initiatives across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

IT & Digital Strategy

• Define and execute a multi-year IT and digital roadmap aligned with manufacturing scale, energy operations, and sustainability objectives
• Partner with senior leadership to enable smart infrastructure, digital platforms, and advanced analytics
• Drive alignment and integration across IT, OT, and engineering systems in industrial environments

Energy & Industrial Systems

• Oversee technology platforms supporting energy production and manufacturing operations
• Lead integration of SCADA, DCS, EMS, MES, and IoT platforms with enterprise IT systems
• Enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and asset performance management
• Support the development of smart factories, smart grids, and connected assets

Cybersecurity & Resilience

• Establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity posture across both IT and OT environments
• Ensure compliance with applicable industrial and energy security standards
• Lead disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and incident response for critical infrastructure

IT Operations & Service Excellence

• Oversee global IT operations including infrastructure, networks, end-user computing, and service delivery
• Ensure high availability and performance of mission-critical systems supporting 24/7 operations
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, service optimisation, and cost efficiency

Financial & Vendor Management

• Own IT budgets, capital planning, and technology investment prioritisation
• Assess ROI for digital and industrial technology initiatives
• Manage strategic partnerships with technology vendors, cloud providers, and system integrators

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience within Energy, Utilities, Industrial, or High-Tech Manufacturing environments
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation and IT–OT integration
• Experience supporting regulated, safety-critical, and high-availability operations
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with both business and technical credibility

• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin as the role involves regular communication and reporting to Mandarin-speaking stakeholders based in China

• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent regional travel to support operational sites, stakeholders, and project implementations

Preferred Technical Exposure

• Industrial systems: SCADA, DCS, EMS, MES
• ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Cloud and edge computing architectures
• Industrial cybersecurity and risk management

Why This Role

• Senior leadership role with direct impact on enterprise-wide digital and industrial transformation
• Exposure to complex, large-scale, mission-critical systems
• Opportunity to shape long-term IT and digital strategy beyond day-to-day operations
• High visibility and collaboration with regional and international stakeholders