Strategic IT Systems & Operations Leader

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking an experienced Assistant Director for IT Systems & Operations in Singapore. The role leads IT infrastructure services, end-user computing, and business continuity for critical government systems.

The candidate will formulate strategic plans, manage cross-functional teams, and drive cost-effective, scalable solutions while ensuring high service availability and governance compliant with public sector standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Infrastructure and Operations and/or Information Systems, with at least 5 years in a management role handling large cross-functional teams.
• Experience in large enterprise environments, ITIL practices, and managing third-party service providers.
• Strong background in data centres, servers, end-user computing technologies, administration, design and operations.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud technologies and Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online).
• Familiarity with Government Tendering procedures and IT governance in the Public Sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure services and operations including cloud, data centres, servers, and end-user computing.
• Formulate strategic plans and lead the implementation of cost-effective, scalable IT solutions.
• Develop KPIs and SLAs, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships and budgets.
• Ensure IT security practices and governance align with public sector requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Vendor management

Tools

Windows

UNIX

Linux

VMware

SAN

Oracle DB

Microsoft SQL Server

Cloud technologies

Azure

M365

Job description

sggovterp is seeking an experienced Assistant Director for IT Systems & Operations in Singapore. The role leads IT infrastructure services, end-user computing, and business continuity for critical government systems.

The candidate will formulate strategic plans, manage cross-functional teams, and drive cost-effective, scalable solutions while ensuring high service availability and governance compliant with public sector standards.