Deputy Director Corporate IT, NSCC Technical Operations
Full-time
Director/C-Level
2 weeks ago
Job duties and responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning and Execution:
a) Assist in Developing IT Strategy:
Collaborate with the Director Techno..
Job duties and responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning and Execution:
a) Assist in Developing IT Strategy:
- Collaborate with the Director Technology Operations to formulate and implement long-term IT strategies that support business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for technological advancements and innovation within the organization.
b) Align IT Initiatives with Business Goals:
- Ensure that IT projects and initiatives are aligned with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
- Participate in strategic planning meetings and provide input on how IT can support business growth and efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Director Technology Operations to develop and implement strategic plans for HPC administration, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
- Provide leadership and direction to the HPC administration team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
2. Project Management:
- Oversee IT projects from initiation to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities.
- Monitor project progress, identify issues or bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
3. Corporate IT Integration and IT Automation:
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards for Corporate IT administration that align with A*STAR IT policies and best practices.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of IT automation opportunities.
- Oversee the deployment of automation tools and technologies to streamline IT operations, reduce manual tasks, and improve efficiency.
- Ensure that automation initiatives are scalable, secure, and integrated with existing systems.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
4. Security and Compliance:
- To Collaborate with NSCC Cyber Team to develop and enforce security policies and procedures to protect HPC and IT systems, data, and resources from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to data security and privacy.
5. Vendor Management and Procurement:
- Collaborate with vendors to procure HPC hardware, software, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.
- Evaluate new technologies, products, and solutions to enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of HPC infrastructure.
- Manage NSCC IT Asset and Inventory.
6. Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
- Analyze performance data, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve system efficiency and throughout.
7. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure the resilience and availability of HPC systems in the event of disruptions or disasters.
- Conduct regular backup and recovery tests and implement safeguards to minimize downtime and data loss.
8. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in HPC administration, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the capabilities, performance, and efficiency of HPC systems, driving innovation and delivering value to the organization.
Job Requirements:
- Background in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant ICT experience, including minimum 4 years' experience in leading ICT application projects and managing project teams.
- Proven leadership skills including strong people management skills, stakeholder engagement skills and vendor management skills.
- Strong analytical, conceptualisation, problem solving and project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Motivated by innovation to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction.
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