We are seeking an experienced technology leader to join a growing technology organisation as Deputy Managing Director, APAC.
The role will work closely with senior leadership to shape and execute a portfolio of technology, digital and emerging technology initiatives.
This is a senior leadership position for an individual who can bridge business strategy, technology direction and execution, while building the teams, operating capabilities and partnerships required to take initiatives from concept through implementation and scale.
The successful candidate will have significant opportunity to take on broader leadership responsibilities as the organisation and its technology portfolio continue to develop.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior leadership across major technology and digital initiatives.
- Translate business strategy and emerging market opportunities into technology priorities, roadmaps and delivery plans.
- Lead the development and scaling of digital products, technology capabilities and strategic initiatives.
- Provide direction across areas including software engineering, cloud, data, AI, automation and emerging technologies.
- Build and lead multidisciplinary technology, product and delivery teams.
- Work with internal stakeholders, technology partners, specialist vendors and external delivery teams.
- Establish effective technology and delivery processes covering priorities, milestones, risks, dependencies and performance.
- Ensure technology initiatives are scalable, secure, resilient and adaptable to evolving business requirements.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and strategic technology partnerships.
- Support the development of new technology-enabled products, services and business opportunities.
- Strengthen technology operating models, organisational capabilities and delivery practices as the organisation scales.
- Work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders to ensure alignment between technology investment and commercial objectives.
- Represent the organisation in selected discussions with customers, partners and other external stakeholders.
- Take on broader leadership and management responsibilities as the portfolio of initiatives develops.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 15 years of technology leadership experience, with substantial experience operating in large, complex or highly matrixed organisations.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience across technology, digital, enterprise systems, product development or technology transformation.
- Proven track record of leading complex technology initiatives from strategy through implementation and scale.
- Strong understanding of modern technology architecture, software engineering, cloud, data, AI, automation and digital technologies.
- Ability to translate business and corporate strategy into technology strategy, investment priorities and executable roadmaps.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex technology ecosystems involving internal teams, external partners and vendors.
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology governance, cybersecurity, risk, scalability and operational resilience.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to connect technology decisions with business growth, customer outcomes and enterprise value.
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience working across multiple business units, markets or international environments would be advantageous.
- Comfortable operating in an environment that combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
- MBA or other relevant advanced postgraduate qualification preferred.
Location
The position will be based in Singapore or Hong Kong. Candidates must be prepared to relocate to the designated location where required.
Selection Process
The selection process is expected to comprise approximately three stages, including discussions with senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in a strategic or technology-focused case discussion.
For the final stage, selected candidates may be required to travel for an in-person interview with senior leadership. Where such travel is requested by the company, travel and accommodation expenses will be fully covered.
Pay: Up to $240,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person