The University aims to replace current systems with a modern Student Management System (SMS) that enables a seamless, engaging, and empowering student experience. The new system will comprise multiple Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) cloud-based solutions, leveraging the rich functionalities of best practices in higher education and aligning with technological advances such as cloud computing, AI-driven capabilities, and mobile readiness. The SMS is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency in student management.

The role entails managing external vendor staff, internal business users, faculty, and other CITS team members to ensure successful implementation. The successful candidate will join a project management team overseeing multiple projects, including inception, business case approval, tendering, requirement gathering, implementation, and post-implementation support.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business analyst and business stakeholders to source and evaluate technical solutions to construct the business case. The business case will include project timeline, budget, evaluation of solution, ROI, etc.
• Collaborate stakeholders to establish consensus on work stream objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate procurement team to manage the tender process and be part of the evaluation committee to evaluate the proposal and award the tender.
• Develop the project plan including detailed activities, resources, and timeline, and maintaining project documentation.
• Lead the project team members including business users to deliver the project output including functional requirement, business process maps, testing strategy, test plan, implementation plan and post-implementation support.
• Oversee progress of the activities and conduct regular reviews to recommend schedule changes or resource adjustments.
• Facilitate project delivery and work with internal Business/IT stakeholders and external vendor to establish the desired and stipulated project priority and timeline to meet the business operations.
• Enable change management through facilitating user training and coaching.
• Manage the change request process internally and externally to ensure timely escalation of any issues.
• Be part of support team after project go-live and continue to manage the vendor team to support the business users on long term if needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, preferably in Information Management/ Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Management.
• At least 12 years of IT project management experience, with experience in support and implementation of student management system in the tertiary education sector preferred.
• Possess strong project management skills to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders and deliver the project on time with quality.
• Have a proven track record or prior project experience in delivering large-scale COTS solutions and managing large number of internal and external stakeholders from different departments.
• Be a quick learner to grasp business domain knowledge and effectively lead business users in process re-engineering and other project activities.
• Be results-driven and capable of managing multiple concurrent implementation tracks.
• Have a solid technical background in the latest industry technologies. Knowledge and experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in higher education is an added advantage.
• Is passionate about creating solutions with a positive attitude to change.
• Act as a collaborative team player, fostering effective communication and collaboration within a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication skills to influence all levels of internal stakeholders and external parties.

The successful candidate will join Centre for IT Services and work closely with Student & Academic Services Department (SASD), Schools and other departments involved in the project.

The Role Responsibilities

Supports the Global Head of Corporate Coverage CIB’s office as the Business Planning manager for Corporate Coverage including Global Subsidiaries, and will be responsible globally in driving business performance and results through 1) Business reviews & sales enablement, 2) Client portfolio management and proposition, 3) People agenda and frontline communication, 4) Business strategy execution and project management and 5) supporting discussions and decision-making at various forums / committees

Business Performance (Revenues and Returns)

· Analysis of Revenues and Returns for Corporate Coverage

· Preparation of performance presentations for various stakeholders

· Tracking performance to budget and identifying risks and opportunities to delivering the targeted business performance and improve productivity

· Manage Client Coverage cost budgets and cost centres in close coordination and with the support from HR and Finance.

· Review and track frontline productivity using a standardised approach. Identify areas for improvement.

· Help defining, driving and tracking Sub-Optimal reduction plans, including expected impact on P&L.

Business Strategy & Project Management

· Ensure MT’s & Business Development (where relevant) execution support requirements are met as articulated in the business strategy, objectives and as subsequently identified as priorities in response to changing circumstances

· Execute plans to optimise people, processes and systems

· Ensure frontline awareness of key operational changes impacting clients, RMs and the broader client teams

· Support and execution of specific business-related projects

Sales planning enablement & client portfolio management

· Oversee Account Plan execution within renewal timelines

· Review & track adequate coverage of platinum, gold, silver & portfolio tier clients

· Co-ordinate tail management and run-off tracking

· Work with marketing teams to define, execute and track the marketing & client engagement plans

Continuous improvement initiatives

· Keep abreast of best practices in learning and development to raise the performance

· Optimise current processes to meet customer requirements (internal and external)

People and Talent

· Support in delivering against HR objectives and initiatives

· Work closely with Business Development team on RM scorecards

· Support the annual P3 process (compensation, bonus and promotions)

· Help to develop and manage the Coverage Conduct Plan, ensure all the actions are executed in timely manner

Risk, Control & Governance

· Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role

· Responsible for delivering effective governance in compliance with applicable internal policies and external laws and regulations, overseeing changes in business controls as required

· Review papers for Client Review Committee (CRC), Business Responsibility and Reputational Risk Committee (BRRRC)

· Review papers for submissions to various other Risk forums/ committees and attend when required: GRRRC, CCIBRC, NFRC

· Develop a strong conduct, risk and control environment to minimise operational loss and audit failures and in partnership with MT members / other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate focus on issues and resolution

Business Administration

· Co-ordination on headcount management and cost management

· Consolidation review and refinement of information required from various stakeholders

· Maintenance of various administrative elements: Org Charts, Distribution Lists, Trackers, etc.

· Co-ordinate staff training programmes and initiatives

Regulatory & Business Conduct

· Demonstrate an awareness of the sensitivity of some of the information presented with.

· Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct

· Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct

· Lead the Client Coverage Business management team to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment

· Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters

Key Stakeholders

· Global Head of Corporate Coverage

· Regional & Country Coverage Heads

· Corporate Coverage and Global Subsidiaries MT

· Regional & Country CEO office

· CIB Business Development team

· Other countries/regional & segments business planning managers

· support functions

· CIB product partners

· Stakeholders across COO

Other Responsibilities

· Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in the Client Coverage Business Development team

· Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures

Our Ideal Candidate

· Masters or Bachelor’s degree

· 7 years of experience in business management and risk governance framework

· Comprehensive knowledge of risk governance frameworks & quality framework and processes

· Proactive and positive with the ability to make good / sound decisions and use independent judgement

· Project and Program Management skills to monitor specific projects and take ownership of issues / tasks

· Ability to create effective work relationships across functions & borders

· Interpersonal skills in networking, influencing and decision taking

· Good presentation, time management, negotiation and influencing skills

· Excellent written & oral communication skills

· Can work independently to strict timeframes

· Focused, organised and results-oriented

· Experience of working with senior stakeholders. Ability to influence senior staff and offshore shared services teams and drive change agenda

· Assertive, tenacious and willing to challenge when required

· Knowledge of the Global regulatory environment and the ongoing developments

· Interpersonal skills in networking, influencing and decision taking

Contributes to:

· Effective governance

· Risk escalation and awareness

· Effective Quality

· Effective Training

· Effective Communication

Role Specific Technical Competencies

· Business Markets

· Financial Analysis

· Risk Management

· Planning: tactical, strategic

· Managing Change

· Relationship management

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:

· Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do

· Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well

· Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

· Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations

· Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum

· Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns

· Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits

· A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning

· Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Recruitment assessments - some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

Visit our careers website www.sc.com/careers

Assistant Director (Strategy, Planning and Insight Office)

Strategic Planning & Insight Office
SMT1: - £70,920 - £86,885 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Working Arrangements: Hybrid

The core purpose of the role of Assistant Director is to lead the development and management the University's Integrated Planning Process and to manage the associated planning functions for which the SPIO team is responsible.

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Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead the business planning and budgeting process as well as manage the Company's financial analysis and projections. In addition, you will also work closely with the Operations Finance Team in financial and management reporting as well as transformation projects for finance and business related processes.

Oversee Procurement department to ensure the efficient operation and delivery of the hospital, specialists and projects services of the Company.

Provide support to the management team in both operational and strategic areas, drive business process improvement and spearhead the use of business analytics to enhance the strategy and decision making capabilities of the Company. This shall also include the pricing and costing processes of the Company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial and Management Reporting

• Examine, analyze and present monthly financial results to the management team
• Review financial performance against historical results, budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis
• Prepare presentation slides of monthly financial results, including analyzing any fluctuation as well as identifying key business and profitability drivers, for reporting to the management team
• Accountable for providing financial monitoring for new businesses and projects spend, including tracking performance against business projection targets
• Examine and evaluate the cost-efficiency of departments/clinics in the Company
• Work closely with finance team to ensure the integrity of the financial data generated to stakeholders
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the weekly and monthly operational statistics are captured, including tracking of the daily statistics versus budget set
• Lead, motivate and develop the capabilities of the finance team with a view for their professional growth and contribution to the Company

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Lead the Company’s annual budget process by working with individual departments to prepare budgets, review and present to Senior Management for approval.
• Perform periodic forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Provide strategic financial planning support to management/HODs with data-driven analysis to make informed decisions
• Lead / participate in business projections including evaluation of new acquisitions/ businesses / clinics.
• Manage the group capital expenditure during the annual budgeting process and monitor the actual spending compared to the budget.
• Enhance data integrity and reporting controls to enable agile scenario reporting and analysis.
• Business Process Transformation
• Drive business processes improvement, assess operating effectiveness of internal controls and make recommendations to improve business processes & financial data integrity with the aim to continually improve internal processes.
• Implement business intelligence tool/data analytics tools and dashboard reports to drive efficiency and analysis over revenue and cost processes

Pricing and Costing

• Set up and maintain the pricing and costing SOPs and processes of the Company
• Hold periodic review with the management and business teams monitor pricing and costing trends of competitors and suppliers and propose follow up actions
• Incorporate the pricing and costing market trends into the business planning cycle of the Company in order to achieve the business performance targets

Procurement Department

• Oversee the Procurement function (including sourcing and purchasing, warehousing logistics, inventory control management, etc) with the support of a Assistant Director, Central Supplies Department.

Undertake any other duties requested by the Financial Controller and management

REQUIREMENTS:

• A recognized degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience with supervisory experience
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability and solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilties

• Develop long-term strategies to ensure business growth through partnerships and consultation with industry experts
• Participate in negotiation of various agreements with funders to solve operational problems
• Oversee a team to manage and monitor strategic initiatives across healthcare providers
• Work with multiple stakeholders in launching new system and oversee change communications to ensure minimal operational disruption.
• Explore opportunities to expand provider outreach in the primarycare and social care sector.
• Develop and drive an extensive partnership and outreach strategy
• Oversee public-facing communication initiatives and programmes

Requirements:

• Min. Degree in any disciplines
• Min 8 years of working experience in Healthcare or Public sector

Experienced and interested candidates are invited to email your resume to:

jen.ooi@recruitexpress.com.sg

Jenalyn Ooi Huai Sian (R1765551)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd Company Reg. No. 199601303W | EA License Number: 99C4599

We regret only suitable candidates will be shortlisted for an interview.

Objectives

The Local Business Manager for ASEANZ is responsible to lead the Performance Materials business teams in ASEAN & ANZ to develop, enable & implement robust activities aimed at growth, to increase profitable contribution to all 3 Strategic Business Units in Performance Materials division. This role will also oversee the Performance Materials operation sites in Thailand (Bangpoo) and Malaysia (Toray BASF PBT Resin Malaysia and Pasir Gudang)

Responsibilities

Business Management

· Leads and manages the profitable growth of ASEAN & ANZ Business Management for all 3 Regional Business Managements.

· Develops sales & marketing strategies in alignment with Performance Materials division for ASEAN & ANZ.

· Ensure mid-term and long-term targets are achieved and required resources are in place to achieve volume and profitability targets.

· Prepares budget and oversees expenditures to ensure cost effectiveness of all Sales / Technical Development activities. Manages overall business unit’s cost in line with budget.

· Provides leadership to the development and implementation of segments, application, product, and customer strategies to achieve sales targets.

· Steers resources in accordance with strategies and technical development plans and in line with customer management (segmentation, business rules)

· Guides team to explore, identify and develop new businesses.

· Establishes relationships with key management stakeholders of strategic customers.

· Conducts and develops the business in line with regional and local Code of Conduct and maintain full compliance in the team.

· Represents the company in trade and professional organizations to stay in touch with market trends.

· Responsible for approval of first level price exceptions outside of price list limits

· Sales and Key Account Management - Optimize sales turnover and improve profitability, steering country team, assessing new business opportunities and building business relationships with global/regional/local key accounts in ASEAN & ANZ

· Sales and Distribution Channel Management - Monitor and recommend/decide the cost effectiveness and efficiency of the local sales and distribution channels to optimize the profit margins and market shares.

· Marketing Communication - Implementation of marketing communication programs of countries with the regional marketing communication team

· Market Intelligence – Collaborates with countries and Regional Business Units on market intelligence analysis results and competitive information on market trends, customer requirements to develop and review global/regional/local strategies, policies and business plans.

· Pricing Management - Implement and propose modifications of pricing strategies for countries with the Regional Business Units in order to balance the global/regional/local business strategies and ensure the profitability of Performance Materials business in ASEAN & ANZ

Credit Management

· Leads and guides team to ensure credit management is aligned to company’s guideline and risk management.

People Management

· Provides leadership to the Sales/Technical Sales Organization (incl. Key Account Management) and leads team development.

· Ensures appropriate resources are in place with proper succession planning.

· Plan and control the function structure and manpower requirements, headcount, and budget, establish development measures and appraise the performance of the team.

· Direct and prioritize the workload of team members.

· Train (via on the- job, in-house and/or external training programs) and coach the direct reports (who are mostly experienced professionals/ managers) and develop the succession planning in order to improve the working efficiency, quality and professional skills of the team members.

· Compile and review work records to determine department productivity, quality of output and cost of service.

· Develop methods to continually improve results.

Requirements

· Master’s / bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Plastics/Business Administration

· At least 15 years of commercial experience preferably in the plastics and chemical industries.

· At least 7 years of leadership experience, including business driving, strategic steering, and people leadership.

· Hands-on management experience in an organization with a high level of complexity and integration, and able to work independently.

· Experience in managing a highly diverse team and cross-cultural environment.

· Familiarity with BASF's internal network is required.

· In-depth knowledge of Engineering Plastics/PU Systems, technical know-how and applications.

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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Run around different outlets, Office at Jurong East Branch.
Working days / Timing: Mon - Fri (10AM - 7PM) ; Occasional weekends required (Compensate Time off in return)
Salary: $8000 - $15000

Position Overview:
The CEO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the centre's operations, including strategic planning, financial management, staff development, and programmatic excellence. The CEO will work closely with the board of directors to develop and implement a vision for the center that aligns with its mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a strategic plan that ensures the center's long-term sustainability and growth.
• Financial Management: Oversee the center's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Program Development: Work with staff to develop and implement high-quality educational programs that meet the needs of students and families.
• Staff Development: Recruit, hire, and train a high-performing staff team. Provide leadership and support to staff to ensure their success and professional growth.
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, students, staff, and the community at large.
• Compliance: Ensure that the center complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Board Relations: Work closely with the board of directors to keep them informed of the center's progress and to seek their input and guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role in education, preferably as a director or executive director.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.

Interested Personal kindly contact WhatsApp :+65 8833 7969(Lydia)

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Email to : supreme.lydiachieng@gmail.com

Lydia Chieng Zhi Yee Reg No: R1988890

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction for the Business Management team and may manage managers for multiple customers and regions. Primary interface between sales and BU.
• Responsible to forecast, and deliver to booking, revenue and gross margin commits.
• Formulates, integrates, and drives division strategy for assigned account(s) and region(s). Responsible for achieving specific Market Share (%) goals.
• Understands customer roadmaps and HVPs and ensures product development priorities address HVPs. Positions division products in line with customer/competitive landscape. Key contributor to red teams competitive analysis. Participates in Large Order committee - Provides pricing margin and scorecard details.
• Primary point of contact for BU/Division GMs for customer status and strategy. Owns management level customer interaction.
• Partners with Sales and other BUs on product(s) pricing structure for order closure. Leads pricing strategy to introduce product enhancements to increase margin. Handles complex negotiations
• Directs content preparation and strategy for Customer Technical Review Meetings. Periodically presents state of the business results to BU management.
• Manages and develops managers and employees and multiple projects/ programs for the Business Mgmt. organization

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

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about the company

Our client is one of the largest banks in the world. They offer a full-suite of banking services to meet the needs of customers across the world. They continually invest in people and technology to create the best banking experience, and strongly believe in supporting the growth ambitions of its stakeholders.

about the job

• You will focus on 2 main areas: Strategic Initiatives and Business Implementation & Reporting
• To assist the International CEO office with designated strategies and conduct thorough research and analysis to enhance the quality of strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to aid in the creation of business plans and initiatives
• Implement & drive key initiatives from Head Office
• Create business performance / pipeline decks for regular business meetings
• Develop peer competitive analysis and produce comprehensive, targeted, and insightful reports and presentations

skills and experience required

• Min. Bachelor Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management, change management, preferably within the banking sector
• Budgeting, forecasting and business planning experience
• Confident and possess excellent communications skills to drive and manage discussions and meetings
• Strong analytical, time management and problem solving skills
• Results driven; able to deliver under pressure

To apply online please use the 'apply' function

Krystal Kwah (EA: 94C3609/ R22104933)

The University aims to replace current systems with a modern Student Management System (SMS) that enables a seamless, engaging, and empowering student experience. The new system will comprise multiple Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) cloud-based solutions, leveraging the rich functionalities of best practices in higher education and aligning with technological advances such as cloud computing, AI-driven capabilities, and mobile readiness. The SMS is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency in student management.

The role entails managing external vendor staff, internal business users, faculty, and other CITS team members to ensure successful implementation. The successful candidate will join a project management team overseeing multiple projects, including inception, business case approval, tendering, requirement gathering, implementation, and post-implementation support.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business analyst and business stakeholders to source and evaluate technical solutions to construct the business case. The business case will include project timeline, budget, evaluation of solution, ROI, etc.
• Collaborate stakeholders to establish consensus on work stream objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate procurement team to manage the tender process and be part of the evaluation committee to evaluate the proposal and award the tender.
• Develop the project plan including detailed activities, resources, and timeline, and maintaining project documentation.
• Lead the project team members including business users to deliver the project output including functional requirement, business process maps, testing strategy, test plan, implementation plan and post-implementation support.
• Oversee progress of the activities and conduct regular reviews to recommend schedule changes or resource adjustments.
• Facilitate project delivery and work with internal Business/IT stakeholders and external vendor to establish the desired and stipulated project priority and timeline to meet the business operations.
• Enable change management through facilitating user training and coaching.
• Manage the change request process internally and externally to ensure timely escalation of any issues.
• Be part of support team after project go-live and continue to manage the vendor team to support the business users on long term if needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, preferably in Information Management/ Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Management.
• At least 12 years of IT project management experience, with experience in support and implementation of student management system in the tertiary education sector preferred.
• Possess strong project management skills to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders and deliver the project on time with quality.
• Have a proven track record or prior project experience in delivering large-scale COTS solutions and managing large number of internal and external stakeholders from different departments.
• Be a quick learner to grasp business domain knowledge and effectively lead business users in process re-engineering and other project activities.
• Be results-driven and capable of managing multiple concurrent implementation tracks.
• Have a solid technical background in the latest industry technologies. Knowledge and experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in higher education is an added advantage.
• Is passionate about creating solutions with a positive attitude to change.
• Act as a collaborative team player, fostering effective communication and collaboration within a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication skills to influence all levels of internal stakeholders and external parties.

The successful candidate will join Centre for IT Services and work closely with Student & Academic Services Department (SASD), Schools and other departments involved in the project.