Assoc Director, Application Delivery

Date: 19 Sep 2024

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Company: Singtel Group

At Singtel, our mission is to Empower Every Generation. We are dedicated to fostering an equitable and forward-thinking work environment where our employees experience a strong sense of Belonging, to make meaningful Impact and Grow both personally and professionally. By joining Singtel, you will be part of a caring, inclusive and diverse workforce that creates positive impact and a sustainable future for all.

 

 

Be a Part of Something BIG! 

We create great technology that can change the future, and we're looking for people to be part of our digital and 5G journey. If you like to work in a dynamic, leading communications technology group to deliver innovations and excellence across the region, come join our digital, software engineering, data and cyber security teams!

 

Apply now, and ignite our digital future together.

 

Make an Impact by

 

  • Responsible for end-to-end IT services supporting Singtel Enterprise customers, partnering Enterprise Business units and has full accountability for Build & Run for Enterprise applications including architecture and design.
  • Application support & operations (including usage, billing, bill formatting, payments, journaling)
  • Enhancements delivery for Enterprise Charging & Billing applications
  • Application support & operations for International traffic and carrier services applications
  • Responsible for leading, directing and managing a team of solution designers, solution architects and support specialists supporting billing and carrier applications for the Enterprise Business.
  • Required to determine and maintain the Enterprise IT architecture and roadmap, with the assistance of other Enterprise IT application pillars, to flex, adapt and keep our Enterprise systems aligned with the latest technologies to support the ever-changing landscape and climate of our Enterprise business.
  • Leadership    
    • Develops, directs, coaches, mentors and aligns/reinforces team members with the mission, vision, values and goals
    • Fosters commitment, team spirit, pride and trust
    • Able to communicate and socialise agenda effectively with senior management
  • Consulting     
    • Uses professional knowledge, experience and technical expertise to respond to questions and facilitate problem-solving
    • Advises, influences, and guides internal stakeholder, customers and business partners
  • Delivery 
    • Ensure system and applications are healthy, and enhancements / projects are delivered in accordance with Singtel IT standards
    • Accountable for quality, on-time and on-budget delivery
  • Relationship Management    
    • Strategic vendor management, business, IT and provider alignment, executive ownership
    • Maintains and builds alliances with recognised experts and with decision makers
    • Partners with a wide circle of contacts, often globally, involving them in generating mutually beneficial long-term opportunities and in negotiating for win-win outcomes
    • Represents the organisation on strategic issues impacting multiple organisations, the community and the professional field
  • Financials      
    • Design and implement controls and governance processes (financial, risk, issues, and change) to manage operations
    • Maintain/maximise commercial advantages and minimise risks
  • Change Enabler    
    • Identifies and acts on opportunities for continuous improvement
    • Encourages prudent risk taking, exploration of alternative approaches and organisational learning
    • Demonstrates personal commitment by “walking the talk”
    • Mobilises others to support change through times of stress and uncertainty
  • People Management & Team Development      
    • Develop and grow a high-performance culture
    • Open and regular feedback on development plans with the team
    • Performance of team

 

Skills for Success 

 

  • Tertiary education with Degree in Computer Science, IT, software or computer engineering fields or equivalent
  • Technical and project management certification, e.g. PMP, ITIL, TOGAF
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant IT experience with at least 10 years of application delivery and support experience of BSS/OSS applications and Telco experience
  • Managed delivery teams of more than 50 staffs
  • Strong experience in managing multiple business stakeholders and vendors.
  • Strong commercial background
  • Effective at communicating and influencing at senior management and executive level
  • Strong understanding of industry standards
  • Experience in delivery in a complex and high- pressure environment
  • Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivery of quality services
  • Strong financial and vendor management experience with successful track record of driving to an outcome
  • Knowledge of telecommunication systems, technical and engineering concepts as well as business operations and processes.
  • Ability to keep abreast of the new technologies with a view of implementing them to increase productivity and efficiency of the organisation.
  • Demonstrable background in the design, implementation, measurement and tracking of operational key performance indicators
  • Detailed understanding of the end-to-end software lifecycle, operational and support procedures and processes
  • Proven track record of conceptual / strategic thinking ability
  • Possess excellent communication, collaboration, presenting and influencing skills, particularly in liaison with internal & external service providers and senior leadership.
  • Display leadership in action – self-directed and motivated; able to influence team to achieve project milestones.
  • Possess the ability to exercise independent and effective judgment.
  • Strong analytical skills, meticulous, energetic, innovative, able to work well in a team and under pressure.
  • Good interpersonal skills, resourceful, take ownership, able to conceptualise, ability to motivate and build high performing team.
  • Ability to generate creative solutions for work situations, encourage and embrace new and untested approaches.
  • Display a disciplined but flexible approach to problem solving.
  • Willing to go the extra mile or take on additional scope where needed or situation is critical.
  • Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

 

Rewards that Go Beyond  

  • Flexi work arrangements  
  • Full suite of health and wellness benefits   
  • Ongoing training and development programs   
  • Internal mobility opportunities

 

Your Career Growth Starts Here. Apply Now! 

 

We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated.