Deputy Director - Digitalisation Office [ITE Headquarters]

[What the role is]

As Deputy Director of the Digitalisation Office, you will play a pivotal role in driving ITE’s digital transformation agenda. You will lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across colleges and departments to deliver impactful digital solutions

[What you will be working on]

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Champion innovation and digitalisation initiatives that support ITE-level transformation.
• Lead and drive digitalisation efforts across ITE, including the collation and reporting of KPIs, and managing the tender process, project management, budgeting.
• Lead and drive for the development, deployment, and maintenance of in-house applications and services.
• Propose, curate and implement innovative use-cases of Gen AI
• Lead the data team to support ITE-wide initiatives leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Drive the use of data to generate actionable insights for data-driven decision making.
• Support the execution of ITE’s AI and Generative AI strategy, identify opportunities for AI adoption, and oversee pilot implementations.
• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned to support digitalisation effort in ITE.

[What we are looking for]

• Proven experience in leading large-scale IT and digital transformation projects, preferably in public sector or education.
• Strong understanding of digital strategy, data governance, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams and end-users.
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, tender management, and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with technologies such as cloud computing, API strategies, microservices, agile methodologies, and data platforms.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Suitable credentials in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field