Sciente Group, founded in 2007, is a multi-award winning, ISO9001, DPTM & Great Place To Work certified, technology focused organisation with business interest in Singapore (HQ), USA, Malaysia, Philippines and India.
We are partner of Databricks, Dataiku, Snowflake, AWS, Salesforce for Digital IT services.
We help our clients in Intelligentisation with our value innovation by fusion of Insurance & Financial services focused Business Technology Consulting, Technology Talent and Data Transformation expertise.
Our mission: Delighted clients & community.
Our employee value propositions are: Learning & Development, Career Growth and Sincere & Approachable leaders with a heart. Therefore we promise a stable and a long-term career progression for you.
The VP of Technology Recruitment Business will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth, and overall operations of the technology recruitment division (https://www.scienteinternational.com). The role involves leading a team, developing long-term client relationships, and ensuring the recruitment services align with the company’s vision of supporting digital transformation and intelligentisation initiatives. This position requires a combination of leadership, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the technology talent landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement business strategies to grow the tech recruitment division in alignment with the company’s overall objectives.
- Identify new markets and business opportunities, focusing on high-demand areas like digital transformation, AI, cloud computing, cyber security and data analytics.
- Collaborate with other business unit leaders to integrate recruitment services with broader consulting and technology offerings.
- Cultivate strong, long-lasting client relationships with both new and existing customers, ensuring a deep understanding of their recruitment needs.
- Oversee client negotiations, service agreements, and ensure successful delivery of recruitment services that align with client expectations.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Set and manage performance metrics, ensuring team members meet and exceed targets.
- Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, tools, and technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Proactively develop and maintain a pipeline of opportunities for both permanent and contract placements in key technology domains.
- Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and client needs to stay ahead of industry demands and adjust the recruitment approach accordingly.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth recruitment workflows, from sourcing and screening to final placements.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including revenue, placement success rates, and client satisfaction metrics.
- Manage P&L for the tech recruitment division, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing profitability.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and compliance requirements related to recruitment activities, including labour laws, data privacy, and contractual obligations.
- Implement best practices for candidate and client data management, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in the recruitment industry serving clients, with at least 6 years in a leadership role, in the Singapore technology sector.
- Strong knowledge of technology sectors such as software development, AI, data science, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
- Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and achieving recruitment services revenue growth targets within Singapore market.
- Experience in managing P&L related to recruitment services.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to market changes and client needs.
- Familiarity with technology talent trends and recruitment tools/platforms.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
To know why you should join us, please visit https://www.scienteinternational.com/about-us/join-us/
Our office location: Changi Business Park, near Expo MRT.
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please send your updated resume to [email protected] at the earliest. Confidentiality is assured.
When you apply, you voluntarily consent to the disclosure, collection and use of your personal data for employment/recruitment and related purposes in accordance with the SCIENTE Group Privacy Policy, a copy of which is published at SCIENTE’s website (https://www.sciente.com/privacy-policy).
Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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