Head of IT - Singapore - HL ASSURANCE PTE. LTD.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Technology, you shall be responsible to:

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the IT team on daily operations covering infrastructure, applications, network performance, soft and hardware, technical support, etc
• Lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact for the project team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality applications.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in relevant technologies, integrating innovative approaches for sustained competitive advantage.
• Motivate and manage staff and related activities like recruitment, performance evaluation, coaching
• Liaise and manage all vendors/ service providers on corporate telecommunications and IT-related projects to ensure contractual obligations are set and successfully delivered
• Handle overall planning and end-to-end implementation of Polisy400/ CIC/ CCFES/ website system development, Contact Centre front-end system and system platform
• Review and provide cost-effective IT solutions to business on insurance system related requirements for improvements to strength current IT framework
• Assist in system testing on different marketing campaigns, website enhancements, etc
• Monitor and control all IT-related expenses and budget
• Ensure proper documentation and measures, e.g. Business Continuity Plan (BCP), are in-place for audit checks and in accordance to MAS statutory guidelines
• Communicate and liaise with Group IT in Hong Kong and Malaysia on IT compliance standards and group projects
• Prepare and submit monthly management report, setup IT policies and establish/ update IT Operational Manual (SOP).

Job Requirements:

• A recognized Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant/ related qualification with at least 10 years of relevant work experience preferably in general insurance industry.
• Possess strong IT knowledge and hands-on experience in COBOL programming, Polisy400, backup, systems, storage, DR, wireless, email and database system.
• Excellent project, costs/ budget and vendor management capabilities.
• Highly organized and able to work within tight datelines with demonstrated success in managing projects.
• Hands-on experience in BCP and DR support is a must.
• Mature deposition with good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Information and Benefits

• 5-day work week (Mon-Fri, 9 am - 6 pm, 1 hour lunch)
• 10-15 mins walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
• Attractive remuneration, variable performance bonus, annual leave entitlement, outpatient and dental benefits, group hospitalization and surgical, personal accident and term life insurance, etc.