Regional IT Director: Strategy, Security & Transformation

Yellow Ribbon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Ribbon seeks a Regional IT Strategy and Department Leader to guide the IT function, align strategy with business goals, and oversee governance, budget, and executive reporting. You will drive cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, and enterprise applications across regions, while advancing data analytics and AI initiatives.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to standardize across countries in line with group direction.

Qualifications

• Senior IT leader with proven track record in shaping regional IT strategy and governance.
• Experience overseeing complex enterprise applications, data platforms, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong budget, vendor, risk, and executive reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT as department head, setting strategic direction and operating standards.
• Align IT strategy with business objectives and headquarters guidance.
• Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk management, and incident response.
• Manage IT infrastructure, service delivery, and disaster recovery across regions.
• Drive enterprise applications modernization, data analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Communicate with executives and stakeholders to ensure measurable business value.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

IT Governance

Cybersecurity

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Regional Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

AI & Generative AI

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science

MBA or equivalent business qualification

Tools

ERP platforms

Cloud platforms

Data warehouse

IT service management tools

Job description

Yellow Ribbon seeks a Regional IT Strategy and Department Leader to guide the IT function, align strategy with business goals, and oversee governance, budget, and executive reporting. You will drive cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, and enterprise applications across regions, while advancing data analytics and AI initiatives.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to standardize across countries in line with group direction.