Senior Manager (IT)

Jobstreet SG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Manager to drive strategic improvements and oversee IT operations. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in IT management, proven leadership abilities, and broad IT knowledge. Responsibilities include managing IT governance, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring cybersecurity practices. This role offers an opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment focused on digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT management with senior management or HOD-level experience.
• Proven track record in driving IT infrastructure, applications, and software development.
• Extensive knowledge of IT trends, technologies and applications.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement IT setup for effectiveness and growth.
• Establish IT Governance, Standards, Infrastructure, Applications Architecture.
• Manage full lifecycle of IT projects from planning through implementation.

Skills

IT management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computing Discipline

Job description

Review the organization's IT set up and strategize and implement improvements for growth, group wide-effectiveness and optimal cost efficiency

Implement approved strategies and policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and digital transformation goals

Establish and enforce IT Governance, Standard, Infrastructure, Applications Architecture and Methodologies across the Group

Prepare overall IT budget and performance objectives through defined metrics for approvals

Lead, motivate, and develop IT teams to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement

Provide insights and recommendations on technology innovation, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives

Manage full lifecycle of IT projects from planning through implementation

Select, acquire and manage software, hardware and IT service providers in collaboration with respective IT managers

Optimize the balance between in-house and outsourced IT services and systems to achieve cost efficiency and service quality

Align IT risk management with enterprise-wide risk management to ensure timely resolution and minimal business disruption

Ensure robust IT risk management, data protection, and cybersecurity practices aligned with enterprise-wide risk frameworks

Work and collaborate with internal and external cybersecurity functions to ensure optimal security of the group’s IT systems

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and propose solutions to improve business processes and system performance

Job Requirements:

At least a Bachelor Degree in a Computing Discipline.

Broad commercial experience in a multinational and multicultural environment

Exposure to plantation/commodity trading/export and manufacturing environment is advantageous

Minimum 10 years of experience in IT management, with senior management or HOD-level experience

Proven track record in driving and implementing IT infrastructure, applications and software development

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good relationship at senior level of the organization and influence key stakeholders

Ability to manage complex projects, budgets and vendor relationships

Extensive knowledge of IT trends, technologies and applications

Ability to lead, develop and motivate people to achieve high performance

Leadership qualities with the ability and potential to assume wider responsibilities in the future