Portfolio Director: AI-Driven Transformation & Growth

SimplifyNext; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SimplifyNext, a Singapore-headquartered digital engineering firm, seeks a seasoned Portfolio Director to oversee client portfolios and transformation initiatives. You will lead delivery, sales, and innovation, guiding senior stakeholders and internal teams to deliver high-value outcomes.

In this senior, client-facing role, you will drive portfolio growth, shape opportunities, and strengthen long-term partnerships across APAC, leveraging automation, AI, and low-code capabilities to create

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting/technology, with at least 5 years in portfolio, program, or client leadership roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple accounts/projects simultaneously and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Strong business development experience, with a track record in winning and growing client accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills - including C-suite engagement.
• Strong leadership with the ability to inspire, guide, and grow diverse teams.
• Deep knowledge of automation, low-code, and AI technologies, with the ability to position them strategically for clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of client accounts and transformation programs.
• Act as the senior point of contact for C-level and executive stakeholders.
• Drive portfolio growth by identifying opportunities for account expansion and follow-on engagements.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering consistently high-value outcomes.
• Partner with Business Development and Sales to qualify, shape, and win new opportunities.
• Lead the creation of proposals, RFP responses, and executive presentations.
• Develop thought leadership and evangelize SimplifyNext’s capabilities in Automation, AI, and Low-Code.
• Oversee multiple project streams within the portfolio, ensuring they deliver on-time, on-budget, and within scope.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance, including portfolio risk management, resource allocation, and benefits realization.
• Guide senior project managers and solution leads, ensuring alignment with best practices and client expectations.
• Establish portfolio-level reporting and communicate performance metrics to leadership and clients.
• Mentor and coach project managers, consultants, and technical leads.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and delivery excellence.
• Contribute to shaping SimplifyNext’s Technology practice, bringing in new ideas, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Stay ahead of market trends in AI, automation, and digital transformation, and translate them into client-ready strategies.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

C-level stakeholder management

Business development

Delivery governance

AI/Automation knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related fields

Job description

SimplifyNext, a Singapore-headquartered digital engineering firm, seeks a seasoned Portfolio Director to oversee client portfolios and transformation initiatives. You will lead delivery, sales, and innovation, guiding senior stakeholders and internal teams to deliver high-value outcomes.

In this senior, client-facing role, you will drive portfolio growth, shape opportunities, and strengthen long-term partnerships across APAC, leveraging automation, AI, and low-code capabilities to create