Network Governance, Risk, Procurement & Vendor Management

NTT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced governance, risk, vendor management and procurement leader to oversee Network Services across Technology, Cyber Security, Procurement, Risk and external partners.

You will ensure security, regulatory compliance, cost optimization and alignment with business objectives, while serving as a key liaison to senior stakeholders and vendors to drive secure, compliant and cost-efficient network services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Network Governance, Technology Risk, Vendor Management, IT Audit, Procurement, or Infrastructure Operations.
• Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or other regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of third-party risk management, technology governance, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance frameworks, controls, and risk assessments for network infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Support audits, control reviews, issue remediation, and risk reporting.
• Manage network service providers and strategic technology vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance through SLAs, KPIs, and governance reviews.
• Conduct vendor risk assessments and drive service improvement initiatives.
• Support sourcing activities, contract negotiations, renewals, and RFP processes.
• Partner with Procurement and Legal teams on contract governance.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support budget planning.
• Act as the primary contact between Network Services and key stakeholders across Technology, Security, Risk, Procurement, and Business teams.
• Prepare and present governance, risk, and vendor performance updates to senior management.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Governance

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Procurement

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Role Overview

You will be responsible for overseeing governance, risk, vendor management, and procurement activities across the Network Services domain. The role serves as a key liaison between Technology, Cyber Security, Procurement, Risk, and external vendors to ensure network services are secure, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Risk

• Manage governance frameworks, controls, and risk assessments for network infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Support audits, control reviews, issue remediation, and risk reporting.

Vendor Management

• Manage network service providers and strategic technology vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance through SLAs, KPIs, and governance reviews.
• Conduct vendor risk assessments and drive service improvement initiatives.

Procurement & Commercial Management

• Support sourcing activities, contract negotiations, renewals, and RFP processes.
• Partner with Procurement and Legal teams on contract governance.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support budget planning.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary contact between Network Services and key stakeholders across Technology, Security, Risk, Procurement, and Business teams.
• Prepare and present governance, risk, and vendor performance updates to senior management.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Network Governance, Technology Risk, Vendor Management, IT Audit, Procurement, or Infrastructure Operations.
• Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or other regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of third-party risk management, technology governance, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with MAS TRM Guidelines, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, and operational risk frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISA, CRISC, ITIL, COBIT, PMP, or equivalent certifications.

Key Competencies

• Governance & Risk Management
• Vendor & Third-Party Management
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communication & Influencing Skills