SMRT

Head, IT Business Relations Mgmt / Enterprise Systems

SMRT
Public Transport & Rail OperationsSingapore, SGOnsitePosted 2 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

The Head of IT Business Relations Management and Enterprise Systems serves as a strategic bridge between IT and business units, ensuring technology initiatives align with organizational goals. This role provides leadership in managing enterprise systems such as ERP, databases, and integrations, while driving modernization, governance, and value delivery through trusted advisory partnerships.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with business units’ management layers to understand objectives and translate them into IT strategies
  • Serve as the primary liaison between IT and business units to ensure clear communication
  • Provide strategic guidance on technological trends and opportunities for business units
  • Manage project management office to deliver a healthy initiative portfolio for business units
  • Define and implement the enterprise systems strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and system integration
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of ERP and enterprise applications
  • Ensure compliance with security, licensing, and regulatory requirements
  • Establish governance frameworks for enterprise systems
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and cost optimization

Requirements

  • At least 12 years of experience in IT management, business relationship management, or enterprise systems management
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in a similar industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent project management certification
  • Relevant enterprise systems certifications (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects and enterprise system implementations (ERP, CRM, etc.)
  • Experience with cloud migration and system integration
  • Strong background in governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements for enterprise systems