Vice President, IT Planning - Singapore - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing the IT department's goals, objectives, and strategy to align with the bank's business priorities and missions.

1. Develop a business plan and strategy to drive plans toward set goals and objectives.
2. Develop and drive KPI targets & Balance Scorecard and assess performance against set targets.
3. Develop and drive Administration Centre of Excellence (CoE) to optimize administration work in business, IT planning, and development of life cycle such as staff management, invoice management, etc.
4. Develop and lead the centralization of procurement processes and implementation of IT & Development Program.
5. Develop and maintain a structured management reporting framework.
6. Develop and implement a structured resource management framework for HR and budgetary sustainability and adequacy.
7. Develop and enhance financial management processes, workflows, and automation initiatives to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Manage the department's financial, budget, and tax management (CAPEX and OPEX) in Singapore and APAC countries.
9. Gatekeeper in ensuring adherence to prevailing Financial, Taxation, head office policies, guidelines, and operating processes.
10. Prepare, gather, and analyze data (external and internal) to develop comprehensive financial, operational, and project reports for senior management's review and decision-making.

1. Master's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, or equivalent.
2. Minimum 7 years of working experience within the financial industry or banking industry, preferably in the Technology and/or Digital department.
3. Experience in establishing and driving Business Management support for Technology department in the Asia Pacific region.
4. Proven track record in planning and coordinating with businesses and IT teams in establishing IT strategy and providing regular tracking and reporting.
5. Good knowledge and experience in managing IT financials, budgets, and resources covering CAPEX and OPEX, cost management, and optimization. Ability to effectively control CAPEX spending and progressively reduce OPEX expenses.
6. Strong understanding of Banking Technology function and experienced in working with virtual teams in the Asia Pacific region.
7. Familiar in Project Life Cycle and System Development Life Cycle framework.
8. Good understanding of MAS guidelines and Banking Act is an added advantage.
9. Prior experience in establishing training and development framework for IT preferred.
10. Ability to work in a fast-paced technical and business environment and multi-task whilst delivering high-quality solutions.
11. Adept at working in a matrix organization to drive operational and strategic objectives.
12. Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
13. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and detailed-oriented.
14. Strong innovative mentality and mindset.
15. Work location: One@ChangiCity