Senior Manager / Associate General Manager, IT Business Partner and IT Portfolio
Company description:
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is the manager of Singapore Changi Airport, a leading air hub in Asia and one of the world's most awarded airports. As airport manager, CAG performs the key functions of airport operations, air hub development, retail and commercial activities, infrastructure development and airport emergency services.CAG also manages Seletar Airport, and through its subsidiary, Changi Airports International, it takes Changi's presence beyond Singapore's shores through consultancy projects and investments in foreign airports. Come join us today!
Job description:
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager / Associate General Manager to join our team. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead and drive digital transformation initiatives while ensuring strategic IT investments are optimised for operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
This position encompasses two primary areas of responsibility:
- IT Business Partner (80%) - Lead a team in supporting business units' innovation initiatives, with a focus on enhancing airport efficiency, productivity, operational excellence, and HR transformation.
- IT Portfolio Management (20%) - Oversee IT budget management, conduct expenditure analysis, and drive cost optimisation efforts.
- Collaborate with business units to identify and support technology-driven innovation initiatives.
- Analyse strategic business and technical requirements to ensure alignment between IT and corporate objectives.
- Develop solution architectures and product roadmaps, ensuring interoperability within the IT ecosystem.
- Work closely with stakeholders to facilitate MVP trials, including deployment, testing, and validation.
- Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and engaging vendors to assess the suitability of new solutions.
- Assist IT leadership in developing annual work and resource plans.
- Manage enterprise-wide IT expenditure in alignment with corporate financial goals.
- Partner with Finance to review and optimise the annual IT budget.
- Conduct quarterly reviews with division heads to assess IT spending and budget accuracy.
- Consolidate and approve divisional budget requests.
- Provide guidance on procurement strategies and compliance with relevant policies.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of leadership, business acumen, and technical expertise, with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive strategic outcomes.
Requirements:
- A degree in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of six years of relevant experience.
- Experience in budget management is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with financial reporting and accounting knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across divisions.
- Detail-oriented, independent, and hands-on approach to work.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Experience in procurement policies and process optimization is an advantage.