Vice President, Platforms & Architecture, Information Technology

City Developments Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architecture Lead to provide strategic leadership for application development and system integration. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in enterprise technology, especially with COTS platforms like SAP and Workday. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams and overseeing the implementation of enterprise applications. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for leveraging technology for business success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise technology leadership with experience in architecture and systems integration.
• Minimum 10 years in people management roles across architecture and engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with modern technology stacks and enterprise integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational leadership for enterprise architecture and application development.
• Manage cross-functional teams for delivery of secure enterprise solutions.
• Oversee design and support of enterprise applications balancing standardisation and flexibility.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Application development

System integration

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiation

Cloud platforms

APIs

Transformational initiatives

Interpersonal communication

Tools

SAP

Workday

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for enterprise architecture, application development, and system integration, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future scalability
• Lead cross-functional teams of solution architects and developers to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure enterprise solutions
• Drive the evolution of the enterprise IT architecture and technology roadmap, with a business-first mindset and a strong focus on COTS platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday), ensuring agility, simplicity, and integration.
• Oversee the design, customisation, implementation, and support of enterprise applications, balancing standardisation with business flexibility.
• Develop and lead the enterprise-wide application strategy, covering both in-house development and COTS solution lifecycle management, including upgrades, support, and vendor management.
• Provide architectural oversight and governance for large-scale initiatives, including cloud adoption, data analytics, enterprise collaboration, automation (e.g., RPA, electronic forms), and integration middleware.
• Conduct technology evaluations and proof-of-concepts for emerging platforms and frameworks to ensure relevance and value to the business.
• Establish and enforce technology policies, standards, and best practices to support robust, secure, and efficient operations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and cultivate strong relationships across business units and external vendors.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise technology leadership, with a proven track record in architecture, systems integration, and application development across both custom-built and COTS platforms.
• Deep experience in managing and supporting large-scale COTS implementations, especially SAP and Workday, including integration with legacy systems and cloud platforms.
• Minimum 10 years in people management roles, leading high-performing technical teams across architecture, engineering, and support functions.
• Hands-on experience in modern technology stacks, APIs, and enterprise integration tools.
• Strong program delivery background in complex transformation initiatives, ideally within large consulting or systems integration environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, vendor negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability, strategic thinking, and a passion for leveraging technology to drive business success.

City Developments Limited (CDL) is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects the diversity of its employees and stakeholders. As a signatory of the Employers Pledge for Fair Employment with TAFEP since 2008, CDL’s recruitment process adheres to strict guidelines on non-discrimination and fairness, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or age.