Title:  Senior Manager / Associate General Manager, IT Business Partner and IT Portfolio

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:

1. 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.

2. IT Portfolio Management (20%) – Oversee IT budget management, conduct expenditure analysis, and drive cost optimisation efforts.

IT Business Partner

• 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.

IT Portfolio Management

• 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.