We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director to lead and oversee our logistics and freight forwarding operations in Singapore. The candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, customer relationship management, and regional coordination with our Headquarters in Japan.

The ideal candidate must be proficient in both Japanese and English to effectively liaise with our Japan HQ, regional stakeholders, customers, and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall freight forwarding and logistics operations including Air, Sea, and Land transportation.
• Develop and execute business strategies to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, vendors, overseas agents, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with Headquarters in Japan on operational, financial, and strategic matters.
• Oversee compliance with local and international logistics regulations and standards.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, and profitability performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance service quality standards.
• Support regional business expansion and strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in logistics and freight forwarding industry, with at least 8 years in senior management position.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding operations, supply chain management, and international trade.
• Proven leadership and business development experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in both spoken and written Japanese and English is mandatory to liaise with Japan Headquarters and international stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities.
• Familiar with Singapore logistics market and regional trade operations.
• Experience working with Japanese companies or multinational logistics organizations.
• Knowledge of ERP / warehouse management systems/ logistics management systems
• Established industry network and customer portfolio will be advantageous.

Scope of Responsibilities and Deliverables 

1. Oversees and coordinates ecosystem activities for quantum computing and technologies:

1. Supports the Executive Director of the National Quantum Office in developing and executing a go-to-industry strategy that will support the growth of a vibrant quantum ecosystem in Singapore.
2. Leads the National Quantum Office’s response to key companies interested to deepen collaboration on Quantum with our national-level quantum programmes such as the National Quantum Computing Hub, and coordinate with the Singapore’s ecosystem to secure stakeholders’ support.
3. Maintains a positive and productive relationship with partners, resolving partnership and technical issues on behalf of the Executive Director.
4. Provides industry domain expertise and advice to the Executive Director on industry and enterprise development aspects for quantum technologies.
5. Represents the Executive Director at various stakeholder platforms on ecosystem development matters.

Requirements

1. At least 10 years of working experience in a similar capacity, with background in science or engineering and an understanding of quantum technologies.
2. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills for good relationship management.
3. Strong problem solving, analytical and systems thinking abilities
4. Resourceful and independent
5. Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

About The Role

The Director of Marketing Communications is accountable for defining and steering the regional marketing agenda in alignment with global strategy, ensuring coordinated execution and commercial impact across APAC markets. The role serves as the primary governance and alignment layer between Global Marketing and GC Marketing Heads, driving prioritization, performance transparency and capability development across the region and across our wholesale and retail channels. The Head of Marketing, APAC ensures that global frameworks are effectively translated into regional direction while strengthening marketing maturity and consistency across markets of varying development levels.

The Director of Marketing Communications will be based in Singapore. (S)he will have a solid reporting line to the President, APAC (excl. China) and a dotted line to the Chief Marketing Officer.

Key responsibilities:

Regional Strategy & Alignment

Own the definition of the APAC regional marketing roadmap in alignment with global brand, portfolio and channel strategy

Steer prioritization across markets based on growth potential and strategic importance

Govern allocation of regional focus and resources to maximize commercial impact

Ensure cross-functional alignment between Product, Channel, CoEs and Commercial leadership

Launch Governance

Own regional launch governance and ensure readiness across markets

Oversee deployment of global launch frameworks and ensure quality standards

Hold GC Marketing Heads accountable for launch execution and performance

Represent regional perspectives in global launch forums

Campaign & Activation Governance

Govern regional implementation of global campaign frameworks

Ensure consistency of brand positioning while enabling structured local adaptation

Establish performance transparency and drive corrective actions where needed

Enable capability uplift and best-practice sharing across markets

Performance Marketing, Funnel Investment Ownership

Establish and lead a holistic performance marketing approach across all demand generation channels (digital, retail, professional, partnerships, events, media, CRM, and owned databases)

Own the end-to-end marketing funnel from awareness to conversion and revenue contribution

Optimize cost per purchase/acquisition and conversion efficiency, actively reallocating investments based on ROI

Build transparency across channels and markets, ensuring insights are actionable for both retail and wholesale organizations

Maximize impact on Sonova's own retail performance while strengthening wholesale relevance and long-term partner stickiness through superior demand-generation effectiveness.

Channel & Commercial Oversight

Own and evolve the APAC multi-brand strategy, defining the role, positioning, and strategic contribution of each brand across wholesale and retail channels

Build and scale a regional demand generation ecosystem ('lead generation factory') across B2B and B2C, ensuring sustainable pipeline growth

Ensure effective cascade of global channel strategies into regional priorities

Oversee alignment between Marketing and Sales leadership across markets

Guide markets in effective brand activation and portfolio optimization

Govern pricing guardrail adherence in collaboration with global pricing

Support identification of regional growth opportunities

Performance & Governance

Own regional marketing performance (growth, ROI, launch uptake, brand KPIs)

Establish performance discipline and transparency across GCs

Chair regional marketing governance forums

Represent APAC in global marketing councils

Capability Development & Voice of Market

Ensure structured consolidation of market insights across APAC

Identify capability gaps and steer capability build-up initiatives

Provide consolidated regional input into global brand and R&D decision-making

About You

• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; an MBA and/or brand management certification is considered a plus

• 12+ years of experience in brand management / product / retail marketing leadership, including 5+ years leading teams

• Experience in a consumer-oriented Medical/Healthcare industry is preferred; an understanding of the hearing device market is advantageous but not a prerequisite

• A technical affinity and, ideally, experience with innovative electronic products

• A track record of building omnichannel marketing strategies, including consumer journey management and digital-to-store integration

• Extensive experience in (retail) brand strategy, marketing campaign strategy & execution, in-store consumer experience design & optimization, and retail performance metrics & conversion optimization

• A deep understanding of consumer/shopper behavior

• Adept at cross-functional partnership and collaboration

• An entrepreneurial attitude: proactive, decisive and resilient

• Growth and performance mindset, using financial acumen to manage marketing ROI

• High level of integrity, ethics and trustworthiness

• High learning agility: flexible in transforming environments and able to help drive change

• A skilled communicator and storyteller, leveraging data to build compelling narratives

• A people manager, capable of building teams and fostering team spirit

• Digitally savvy and abreast of brand management and product marketing, analytics and CRM tools

• Fluency in English is a must; proficiency in Asian languages and/or German is a plus

• A strong set of personal guiding principles that align with our company values: We care; We drive innovation; We strive for excellence; We take accountability; We build the best team

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Value Engineering Project Director

We are seeking an experienced Value Engineering (VE) Project Director to join our team in Singapore. In this pivotal role, you will lead the optimisation of our medical device products, components, and manufacturing processes by driving structured initiatives that balance cost, quality, and performance.

You will serve as the central hub connecting R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs. If you are passionate about solving complex problems through structured engineering methods and delivering measurable cost savings without compromising product safety or regulatory compliance, we would love to hear from you.

More about the role:

• Program Leadership: Own the end-to-end VE pipeline from ideation to implementation, ensuring projects are tracked and deliver measurable savings.

• Cost Analysis: Analyse product BOMs and manufacturing processes using Should-Cost modelling and Design-to-Cost (DTC) principles to identify and quantify financial opportunities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to evaluate design alternatives, and work with Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and CE standards.

• Execution & Change Management: Drive projects through stage-gate processes, overseeing engineering changes, validation plans, and qualifications prior to production release.

More about you:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.). MBA or advanced degree is an advantage.

• Experience: 15 years minimum in value engineering, product cost management, or engineering project management within the medical device or a similarly regulated industry.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in BOM analysis, cost modelling, DFM/DFA, and lean principles. Working knowledge of ISO 13485 QMS and Design Control (21 CFR Part 820 / MDSAP).

• Tools: Experience with PLM and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Windchill) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

• Certifications (Preferred): PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Structured problem-solving and data-driven decision making.

• Influence & Communication: Ability to align diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively across organizational levels.

• Project Execution: Disciplined delivery of complex, multi-track programmes on time.

• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of P&L impact, margin drivers, and supplier economics.

• Change Leadership: Champions a culture of continuous improvement across teams.

More about what we offer:

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Interested candidates, please submit your updated resume with your current and expected remuneration to Ms Vivi, Talent Acquisition Manager at vivi.dai@sonova.com.

We are regretful that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Deputy-Director%2C-Clinical-Imaging-Research-Centre/31069-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Deputy Director in the Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. It is equipped with on-site capability for the preparation of PET radiopharmaceuticals in a state-of-the-art GMP-certified facility. CIRC is positioned to support both academic and industry led clinical research programs, with dedicated clinical imaging facilities area advanced modalities of PET-CT and PET-MRI. For more details on what we do, do visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/circ/. The mission of CIRC is to provide a shared state-of-the-art national resource for translational molecular imaging research, to foster collaborations between scientists and clinicians and to support the development of human capital. The applicant plays a key role in our pursuit to being a leading centre for advanced clinical imaging research and to drive the development and translation of imaging biomarkers to clinical practice. She/he serves to lead and manage the operational functions of the radiopharmaceutical research centre, ensuring efficient day-to-day activities, regulatory compliance, and resource optimization, while driving strategic projects and identifying revenue generating opportunities to support innovation, growth, and translational impact of the centre’s research outputs.

 
Appointments will be made on a two-years contract basis with the possibility of extension. 

Operational Excellence and GMP Facility Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of the GMP Cyclotron and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, ensuring capacity planning, uptime, and product release reliability.
• Set and enforce standards for scheduling, preventive maintenance, deviation management, change control, and batch record integrity.
• Optimize end-to-end workflows spanning production, QC/QA, logistics/distribution, and clinical imaging utilisation to meet performance, quality, and financial targets.

Research Enablement and Scientific Coordination

• Partner with PIs and cross-departmental teams to identify and prioritise translational opportunities; ensure operational readiness for complex studies.
• Oversee scientific operations support: experimental planning, method transfer, process scaling, workflow optimisation, and technical troubleshooting.

External Partnerships, Business Development, and Translational Impact

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with industry, hospitals, and regulatory bodies to expand CIRC’s footprint and impact.
• Lead business development, service contracting, and pricing strategies for GMP products and imaging services; identify new revenue streams.
• Support grant development, IP strategy, and potential commercialization pathways for imaging biomarkers and radiopharmaceutical innovations.

Regulatory Compliance, Quality, and Audit Readiness

• Ensure full compliance with local and international standards and relevant ISO frameworks.
• Maintain a robust Quality Management System.
• Ensure perpetual audit readiness and strong regulatory relationship management.

Financial Stewardship and Resource Optimisation

• Own operational budgets, forecasting, and financial controls; ensure cost-effectiveness and return on investment for strategic initiatives.
• Optimise procurement, inventory, and vendor contracts; implement data-driven resource allocation and pricing to meet margin and mission goals.

People Leadership and Culture

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing multidisciplinary operations team.
• Drive a safety-first, accountable, and collaborative culture

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Associate-Director-Senior-Associate-Director/33166-en_GB/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and relationship-oriented professional to lead the School's Advancement & Development efforts. Reporting to the Director, Office of the Dean, the Senior Associate Director will drive fundraising, donor engagement, alumni relations, and strategic partnerships in support of the School's priorities. The role works closely with the Dean, faculty, alumni, donors, foundations, corporations, and the NUS Development Office to identify opportunities, cultivate long-term relationships, and secure philanthropic support for education, research and public engagement initiatives. Through strategic stakeholder engagement and partnership development, the role contributes to strengthening the School's reputation, sustainability and impact in Singapore, Asia and beyond.

1. Advancement Strategy and Fundraising
• Develop and implement the School's advancement and fundraising strategy in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors, foundations, corporations and philanthropic partners to secure financial support for the School's strategic initiatives.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors and funding opportunities, ensuring sustained growth in philanthropic support.

2. Donor and Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a key relationship manager for major donors, alumni leaders, foundations, corporations and strategic partners.
• Develop engagement strategies that deepen stakeholder commitment and strengthen long-term relationships with the School.
• Support the Dean and senior leadership in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high-value donors and partners.

3. Partnership Development
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships that advance the School's objectives in education, research, thought leadership and public engagement.
• Work with faculty, research centres and administrative units to originate and pursue partnership opportunities with government agencies, foundations, international organisations and industry partners.
• Negotiate and coordinate partnership initiatives, ensuring alignment of stakeholder interests and institutional priorities.

4. Case Development and Strategic Communications
• Translate academic, research and policy initiatives into compelling cases for philanthropic and partnership support.
• Work closely with faculty and School leadership to identify projects and programmes suitable for donor engagement.
• Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to develop donor-facing materials, proposals, impact reports and engagement campaigns.

5. Alumni and External Relations
• Contribute to the School's alumni engagement strategy, leveraging alumni networks to strengthen fundraising, partnerships and advocacy efforts.
• Represent the School at selected external engagements, industry events and stakeholder forums to enhance visibility and build strategic relationships.
• Support initiatives that strengthen the School's reputation and influence in Singapore, Asia and globally.

6. Stewardship and Impact Reporting
• Ensure donors and partners receive appropriate stewardship, recognition and reporting.
• Monitor and communicate the impact of philanthropic contributions and partnership initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of donor commitments, engagement activities and fundraising outcomes to ensure accountability and compliance.

7. Leadership and Institutional Collaboration
• Work closely with the NUS Development Office and relevant University stakeholders to align fundraising efforts and maximise institutional opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice to School leadership on advancement opportunities,donor engagement and partnership development.
• Contribute to the development of policies, processes and practices that strengthen the School's advancement capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in fundraising, advancement, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, business development, external relations or related fields.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders, donors and partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation and proposal development skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong project execution capabilities.
• Familiarity with the higher education, public policy, philanthropic or non-profit sectors will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organisations and work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.

This role is responsible for formulating and executing sales strategies for JGCAP in Singapore and neighboring APAC markets. The position focuses on driving sales growth, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining strong client relationships in energy, chemical, life sciences, industrial, and urban infrastructure sectors.

Job Description:

・Formulate sales policies, proposals and business plans for the company. The position is expected to formulate specific short-, medium- and long-term sales strategies for the company based on its group sales policy and drive the sales growth and business performance to achieve group targets.

・Coordinate and work closely with key clients to formulate business strategies and action plans for future projects. This role will also take a lead role in project-based commercial strategies, such as the coordination of joint venture partnerships, alliances, etc.

・Identify key issues in sales strategy of the company and entire JGC group in APAC countries and formulate policies to address them. Regularly report, propose and discuss with the senior management of the company and Japan headquarters sales department to achieve sales targets.

・Work closely with management of relevant divisions/departments of the company and the sales division of Japan HQ. Formulate sales strategies and take an initiative to promote it. Interpret market segment information and secure new business opportunities and projects (in areas of energy, chemicals, life sciences, industrial and urban infrastructure, etc.) in APAC countries to achieve the JGC group targets.

・Lead complex proposals/negotiations with customers, including projects need to be undertaken by forming joint venture with other company(ies). This position is particularly required to handle large-size projects with several stakeholders (both outside and inside the company) and manage our top-tier customers who expect close commitment and extensive knowledge in the business side of the projects.

・Take the operational lead of development of sales strategy of the JGC Group, particularly in terms of building, maintaining and improving the customer relationship.

・Implement measures to explore new business opportunities (new customers and new business domain) and build and maintain trusting relationship with new customers, based on the sales strategy.

・Communicate with various stakeholders, including shareholders, partners, relevant government agencies and customers (including existing and new customers) in Japan and across the APAC to build and maintain trusting relationships.

・Identify issues and needs of customers in Singapore and neighboring countries covered by the JGC Group, lead the preparation of proposals in cooperation with related departments to formulate solutions, communicate with customers and negotiate contract matters.

・Share sales information and propose execution policies to relevant departments in the company

・Work together with internal teams to develop proposal including technical idea and solutions to achieve sales targets by ensuring the best possible services and effective communications to all regional customers.

Requirements:

・At least 12 years' experience in sales department in the Oil & Gas and/or industrial and urban infrastructure related industries, including more than 3 projects with a value of USD 100million or more.

・Experience as Department Manager or equivalent position of a listed company or a group company of a listed company with more than 1,000 employees.

・Possesses in-depth practical knowledge and understanding of contractual practices and contracts in EPC projects

・At least 5 years of experience with EPC project (including estimation work) in the APAC region in Oil & Gas and/or industrial and urban infrastructure related industry

・Experience in leading a project to establish new JV entity and its project office.

・Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to think "outside the box" to solve problems.

*Due to our limited capacity, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually.

*Please provide true and correct information to the best of your knowledge for our screening questions.

About This Role

UQ CAPITAL is seeking a CEO to lead our Singapore licensing and regulatory agenda with a clear focus on LFMC-related governance, regulatory readiness, and execution.

This role is accountable for licensing strategy, MAS engagement, submission quality, and operational control standards required for a regulated fund management setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end licensing and regulatory workstreams relevant to LFMC setup / upgrade / ongoing regulatory alignment in Singapore.
• Serve as the principal executive contact for MAS-facing regulatory communication and external professional advisors.
• Drive regulatory submission planning, response management, and issue resolution with strong documentation discipline.
• Ensure governance, compliance, AML/CFT controls, risk framework, and internal policies are aligned with LFMC expectations.
• Build and oversee cross-functional execution across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Technology.
• Establish management and board reporting cadence for licensing status, key risks, dependencies, and remediation actions.
• Ensure operational readiness for regulated activities, including SOPs, controls, record-keeping, and accountability mapping.
• Lead and coach relevant teams to maintain a regulator-ready operating environment.

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven senior executive experience (e.g., CEO / ED / COO / RO) within an LFMC in Singapore.
• Demonstrated track record in MAS-related licensing/regulatory submissions, review cycles, and regulator engagement.
• Strong practical knowledge of governance, compliance, AML/CFT, and risk-control frameworks for licensed fund management operations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable operating models and cross-functional execution plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in licensing enhancement, variation, or scale-up phases within Singapore regulated fund management entities.
• Prior accountability for regulator-facing documentation and internal control remediation programs.
• Familiarity with institutional standards for policy frameworks, oversight mechanisms, and audit readiness.

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• Clear LFMC-focused regulatory roadmap with accountable owners and timelines.
• High-quality submission and response cycles with efficient turnaround and minimal rework.
• Regulator-ready governance and control environment embedded into day-to-day operations.
• Stable internal execution rhythm across all licensing-critical functions.

our company is construction equipment supply with operator, and deal with Korean and Japanese company.
our company 20years working construction sector.

we seek executive dirctor for manage company financial account and arrange all staff

Minimum 15 year experience working as company operation director.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.).
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.).
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or a similar relevant role.
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

Position Overview

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a key executive role, reporting directly to the CEO. The CTO oversees Codex's entire technology landscape across software engineering, platforms, infrastructure, data, and AI innovation, supporting both internal capabilities and the delivery of secure, scalable, mission-critical solutions to our clients. The CTO oversees all technical aspects of the company, collaborates with other executives, and ensures the company stays at the forefront of modern engineering and applied AI.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy and Leadership

• Define and execute the company's technology vision, across software, data, infrastructure, and AI.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends, including AI, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity; and evaluate their relevance to Codex and Home Team agencies.
• Collaborate with the CPO, COO, and stakeholders to align product, data, and AI strategies with organisational and mission objectives.
• Develop and monitor yearly plans and budgets for the Technology Office, including platform engineering, R&D, and AI initiatives.

2. Software Development and Delivery

• Lead modern software development practices and champion strong engineering culture (cloud-native development, DevSecOps, secure enclaves, automation).
• Oversee system and solution architecture, ensuring high standards for performance, security, resilience, and maintainability.
• Establish robust quality assurance and testing frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, data security regulations and AI governance requirements.
• Drive delivery of AI-enabled solutions; including Generative AI (LLMs, multimodal RAG, agents), analytics platforms, and intelligent systems while ensuring operational fit and compliance with government standards.

3. Innovation and R&D

• Lead R&D across software, cloud, data, and AI technologies (e.g. multimodal, Agentic AI) to develop high-impact capabilities for Home Team departments.
• Foster a culture of innovation.
• Build partnerships with technology providers and academic institutions.

4. Technical & AI Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing technical team across software engineering, platform engineering, AI/ML engineering, and data engineering.
• Develop a strong technical talent pipeline.
• Establish and grow internal AI product and delivery teams capable of supporting client deployments, integrations, and operations.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive and growth-oriented engineering culture.

5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the COO to plan, design, and deliver AI and automation initiatives that streamline corporate processes and improve operational performance.
• Partner with the CPO to translate and operational requirements into scalable architectures and technical deliverables.
• Engage with end users, partners, and stakeholders to identify technology and AI opportunities and provide technical guidance.

6. Risk Management and Security

• Identify and mitigate technical and AI-related risks.
• Implement best practices for cybersecurity, secure development, and responsible AI principles.
• Establish protocols for disaster recovery, incident management and continuous monitoring of both software systems and AI models.

Requirements

Qualities We Value

• Extensive experience in technology leadership roles, preferably with deep expertise in software architecture, systems design, and modern engineering practices and the Singapore government domain.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, modern development methodologies, and IT infrastructure design (cloud and on-premise).
• Proven track record of driving innovation and delivering scalable enterprise-grade platforms, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, and mission-critical systems.
• Strong background in platform engineering, infrastructure design, DevSecOps, and engineering process maturity.
• Broad understanding of applied AI domains including Language AI (LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, agents), and multimodal AI.
• Experience deploying AI and software systems in privacy-sensitive, off-cloud, or enclave environments.
• Strong understanding of the AI lifecycle from experimentation, data preparation, and model evaluation to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.
• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.
• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.
• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.

About the Role

As the Director, Singapore(Retail), you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving the performance, growth, and strategic direction of Wine Connection’s retail business. You will oversee sales, operations, team development, and customer experience across all retail touchpoints, while also enhancing brand engagement through curated in-store experiences.

This role requires a commercially astute and customer-focused leader with a strong passion for wine and hospitality, with the ability to translate strategy into execution across a multi-site retail network.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Operations &Strategy

• Lead and manage all aspects of retail store operations across Singapore.
• Set and achieve sales, profitability, and customer experience KPIs.
• Develop and execute retail strategies aligned with brand positioning and business objectives.
• Oversee store layout, merchandising standards, and in-store promotions to drive sales and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to strengthen retail presence within dining environments and ensure a seamless customer journey across channels.
• Conceptualise and drive experiential initiatives that enhance customer engagement, brand affinity, and in-store traffic.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach in monitoring store and category performance, and continuously drive targeted initiatives to optimise results.
• Continuously refine product assortment and pricing in line with sales performance, customer insights, and market trends.

Financial &Performance Management

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and P&Ls for the retail business.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve cost-efficiency.
• Drive key commercial metrics including sales per square foot, basket size, and stock productivity.

Team Leadership &Development

• Lead, coach, and develop store teams and retail managers to deliver consistent execution and service excellence.
• Build a strong performance culture with clear accountability and regular performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field.
• 8–12years of senior leadership experience in retail or FMCG, preferably within the wine, food & beverage, or luxury goods sectors.
• Proven track record in managing multi-site retail operations.
• Strong commercial acumen and P&L management experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operational plans effectively.
• Passion for wine and hospitality; WSET certification is a plus.

Job Summary

You will lead the end-to-end development and execution of the AI platform, driving technology vision and architecture. You will build and scale engineering teams, represent the company externally, and ensure scalable, secure, and compliant AI solutions aligned with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the AI platform’s technology vision and architecture to deliver scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions
• Build, structure, and guide internal engineering teams and external partners to scale the engineering function effectively
• Represent the company externally by translating complex technical capabilities into clear narratives for customers, partners, and investors
• Define and implement the technical architecture and platform strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
• Establish interoperability and platform integration approaches using modern API-driven architectures and standards such as FHIR
• Set and enforce the organization’s security posture by defining principles and implementing robust identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and risk management practices
• Guide decisions on data and AI infrastructure to support platform performance and reliability
• Define and embed responsible AI principles, including safety and privacy guardrails, into product design and engineering culture

At NUS Singapore, our people are the driving force behind our success. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

When you join NUS, you become part of a community of passionate individuals who are dedicated to driving innovation and change in education, research, and service. Our culture of inclusivity and entrepreneurship means that you’ll have the freedom to explore your ideas and make a meaningful impact. Your career at NUS is more than just a job - it’s a transformative experience that will shape your personal and professional growth.

Explore the link provided to learn additional details about the available job opportunity:
https://career44.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=32609&company=nationalunP2

Location: Singapore

Contract: Fixed-term (5 months)

About IMD South East Asia

IMD South East Asia, headquartered in Singapore, oversees the growth of IMD Business School’s activities across the region. IMD is a top-ranked executive education institution headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

About the Role

IMD is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Custom Solutions to support the design and development of high-impact, client‑centric executive education programmes for leading international organisations during a temporary assignment in Singapore.

The role focuses on client engagement, solution design, and proposal development, working closely with faculty and internal stakeholders to co-create customised leadership development journeys aligned with client strategy and business priorities.

This position sits within IMD’s Custom Solutions team and operates in close collaboration with colleagues across Program Design, Faculty, and Client Engagement functions.

Key Activities & Accountabilities

Client Needs & Scoping

·        Support early-stage client discussions to understand organisational context, strategic objectives, and learning needs

·        Analyse RFPs and briefing materials to translate client requirements into coherent learning solutions

·        Contribute to trusted, consultative client dialogue in partnership with senior colleagues

Learning Design & Proposal Development

·        Collaborate with faculty and internal stakeholders to design tailored executive learning journeys

·        Contribute to the development of high-quality written proposals, integrating experiential learning, digital elements, and innovative pedagogical approaches

·        Apply emerging tools and technologies (including AI-supported approaches) to enhance solution design and proposal quality

Commercial& Pitch Support

·        Contribute to pricing and delivery feasibility discussions under guidance from senior leaders

·        Support client presentations and pitch preparation, tailoring content to different decision-making audiences

·        Iterate proposals based on client feedback while balancing pedagogical integrity and operational feasibility

Engagement Oversight & Collaboration

·        Support handover to delivery teams to ensure continuity between design and execution

·        Act as a coordination point during early stages of programme delivery where required

·        Work collaboratively with colleagues across functions, including legal, operations, and programme management

Team Contribution

·        Share best practices, tools, and insights with colleagues

·        Stay informed on trends in executive education, leadership development, digital learning, and AI

·        Contribute to continuous improvement of proposal quality and design processes

Skills & Competencies

·        Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

·        Ability to develop clear, compelling, and well-structured proposals

·        Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments

·        Strong collaboration and organisational skills

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently

·        Proficient with standard business software (MS Office); CRM experience is an advantage

Qualifications& Experience

Education

·        Bachelor’s degree minimum (Master’s preferred) in Business Administration, Strategy, Marketing, or a related discipline

Experience

·        5–8 years of experience within the higher level executive education industry including learning solution and pedagogical design

·        Exposure to executive education business development and proposal writing

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term, full-time position based in Singapore for a period of five months. The role is intended to support specific business activities during the assignment period.

Requirement for above positions

•       Complete resume and detailed work experience

•       Expected remuneration and notice period

•       We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified