Total 9 Director/C-Level job vacancies

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced senior manager to lead our information security team, combining strong hands-on technical expertise as well as people management experience in the information security domain. They will lead a team to manage. They will lead a team to manage Security Operations (SecOps), encompassing threat detection and response, incident management, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and continuous improvement of defensive capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Infrastructure Security

• Manage end-to-end infrastructure security activities, such as vulnerability management, servers’ security monitoring & hardening, infrastructure as a code, etc.

• Design and/or review infrastructure security architecture proposal for various security-driven initiatives for on-premises and cloud environment.

Cloud Security

• Manage compliancy level of AIA SG cloud security assets based on ongoing regular scanning according to the defined threshold.

• Evaluate the security aspect of new cloud-based solutions proposed by application development team, infrastructure team, or business users.

• Manage various cloud security BAU activities, such as assets provisioning, deprovisioning, hardening, etc.

Identity and Access Management

• Supervise the AIA-SG IAM Manager and their team performing IAM Governance functions for the Business Unit. 

Cyber Security & Security Incident Handling

• Work with Security Operation Centre (SOC) Team to ensure secure protection of AIA SG environment.

• Deploy new cyber security initiatives and roll out the platform together with SOC Team.

• Point of contact for security incident handling and investigation, starting from incident is identified, handled, and resolved.

Security Advisory

• Provide feasible security recommendations or guidance based on queries / changes initiated by application development team, infrastructure team, or business users.

• Facilitate challenging security conversations and provide acceptable solutions where IT standards are contradicting with business demands to achieve acceptable business solutions without sacrificing security and compliance aspects.

People Development

• Supervise 8 team members.

• Drive a continues Learning and Development program for the team members through inhouse and external training programs.

• Lead promotion of activities to increase information security within your teams to embed and continuously improve adherence to good practice.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• University degree in one of the following or related disciplines (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Information Systems).

• Minimum 15 years of experiences of information security domain, especially in Application Security, Infrastructure Security and Cloud Security.

• Preferable to have security infrastructure operation background with hands-on experiences of designing and/or reviewing application security or infrastructure security. 

• Hands-on information security experience in the Multiple Cloud Environment (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) and Cyber Incident management.

• Certifications related to security architecture or Cloud Security is preferable, such as CCSP, Azure DevOps certification, Azure Solutions Architect certification, etc.

• Preferably a holder of one or more of the following information security and audit qualifications: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CCSP.

• Good knowledge of latest security technologies and cyber landscape in a highly regulated industry.

• Good interpersonal and communication skill.

• Strong leadership with a high integrity, proactive mindset, and strong ownership.

• Working experiences in insurance / banking / IT industry is preferred.

• Infrastructure Security: Windows, Linux, AS400.

• Security Advisory and Assessment, and incident management.

About the Role

The incumbent is responsible for shaping AIA Singapore’s engineering strategy, building scalable and secure application platforms, and driving best-in-class engineering practices across multiple development teams.

This role manages multiple engineering teams delivering enterprise applications built using modern platform using Java, Python, SQL/Postgres/MS SQL, Kubernetes, deployed as microservices on Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate should bring deep hands-on engineering expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to lead and grow technical teams.

The incumbent will partner closely with Technology, Product, AIA Group teams, and business stakeholders to deliver digital solutions that accelerate AIA’s transformation journey.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the engineering roadmap aligned with AIA Singapore’s digital and data strategy.

• Design scalable, secure, high-performance application architectures leveraging cloud-native engineering on Azure.

• Establish engineering governance, coding standards, DevOps practices, and quality controls to ensure security, availability, and operational excellence.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and proactively introduce modern engineering capabilities (microservices, containerization, APIs, DevSecOps, data engineering practices, etc.).

Delivery Ownership

• Oversee delivery of complex, mission-critical applications across 5 engineering teams.

• Collaborate with AIA Group, Technology teams, and Product Managers to define, plan, and execute the technology roadmap.

• Ensure teams deliver high-quality, scalable and maintainable solutions within agreed timelines.

• Remove blockers, optimize engineering processes, and drive continuous improvement in speed, stability, and reliability.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as primary point of contact for business units, translating outcomes to measurable deliverables (SLAs, KPIs, timelines).

• Drive prioritization and backlog management across multiple squads, balancing regulatory deadlines, business demand, and technical debt.

• Champion data product thinking—clearly defined ownership, contracts, SLAs, versioning, and standardized documentation (API specs, data dictionaries).

Governance Risk and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS TRM, cyber hygiene, records retention), audit readiness, and evidence collection.

• Own access management and API policy governance (rate limits, quotas, consumer onboarding, keys, secrets).

Operational Excellence

• Define and monitor SLAs for system availability, performance, and reliability.

• Implement automation and monitoring solutions to ensure efficient operation and minimal downtime.

• Oversee capacity planning, mange budget, forecasting costs, optimizing platform usage and infra resources and cost optimization of infrastructure.

People leadership

• Build and lead a high‑performing team (platform engineers, leads, API developers).

• Foster a culture of customer focus, accountability, and continuous improvement; mentor managers and senior ICs.

• Develop talent pipelines, succession plans, and partner strategies (vendors, SIs, managed services).

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Degree from a recognized University in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.

• 12+ years of total experience in which 10+ years of hands-on software development experience with strong proficiency in Java, Python, Microservices architecture, SQL & relational database design, Kubernetes & containerization, Cloud-native development and 8+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multiple technical teams or large-scale engineering organizations.

• Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise-grade systems with high scalability, performance, and availability.

• Strong architectural mindset with the ability to guide technical direction and make informed engineering decisions.

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across business, technology, and group teams.

• Experience in coaching and developing engineering managers and senior engineers.

• Insurance/financial services experience is a plus but not mandatory.

• Highly technical and hands-on when necessary; able to engage deeply with engineers on architecture, design, and code-level challenges.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and inspire high-performing teams.

• Growth mindset and willingness to continuously learn and adopt new technologies.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Passionate about building sustainable engineering culture, not just managing projects.

Role Summary
Lead IT strategy and execution across equipment automation, data analytics platforms, and advanced engineering control, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Build and lead cross-functional IT teams; align technology roadmap with business goals
• Automation: Oversee equipment automation (PLC/SCADA, MES, IoT) and system integration
• Data Platforms: Develop and manage data architecture, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities
• Advanced Control: Implement process control, optimization, and digital twin solutions
• Innovation: Drive adoption of emerging technologies (cloud, AI, Industry 4.0)
• Governance: Ensure security, reliability, and effective project and budget management

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering
• 10+ years IT experience with leadership exposure
• Strong expertise in automation systems, data platforms, and control technologies
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Success Metrics

• Improved automation efficiency and uptime
• Strong adoption of data-driven decision-making
• Enhanced process performance and system reliability

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Ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen.

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Job Summary

The Regional Industrial Projects Director, Southeast Asia, leads commercial growth, operational delivery, and financial performance of Industrial Projects. This role manages complex cargo movements, drives sector growth, and builds a high-performing team with full P&L accountability.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the regional Industrial Projects strategy aligned with global goals to drive business growth
• Identify and secure complex project logistics opportunities with EPC contractors, project owners, and industrial clients
• Lead RFQs, tenders, and solution-based sales to win large-scale projects across energy, mining, infrastructure, and renewables sectors
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline targeting key verticals and establish strategic partnerships to expand market presence
• Design end-to-end project logistics solutions, including multimodal transport strategies, ensuring technical feasibility through route surveys, load engineering, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with engineering teams and specialised vendors to plan lifting, transport, and installation activities
• Review and approve complex technical and commercial proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Oversee execution of complex project cargo movements, including heavy-lift, oversized, breakbulk, and charter shipments, with milestone-driven delivery schedules
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet client expectations by managing subcontractors, carriers, and specialised vendors
• Drive risk mitigation, safety compliance, and operational excellence throughout project execution
• Own full regional P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin performance, pricing strategy development, financial forecasting, and cost control
• Enhance profitability through effective procurement and vendor management
• Serve as senior point of contact for key clients, EPCs, strategic partners, and regulatory bodies, including port authorities and customs agencies
• Represent the company in client engagements, industry forums, and commercial negotiations to strengthen relationships and market position
• Build and lead a high-performing team across commercial, operations, and engineering functions by establishing SOPs, governance frameworks, and best practices
• Mentor and develop internal talent, including project managers and analysts, to foster continuous improvement in execution quality, safety, and customer experience
• Operate effectively in high-pressure, dynamic project environments with strategic thinking and hands-on execution capability

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in project logistics, project cargo, or heavy-lift forwarding with proven management of large-scale, complex logistics projects
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management within the EPC or industrial sectors

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Additional technical or engineering certifications advantageous

Role Overview

The Air Gateway Director is responsible for leading and optimizing all air freight gateway operations across Southeast Asia. This role will oversee gateway performance, carrier relationships, and cross-border coordination to support the company’s regional and global logistics objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily air import, export, and transshipment operations across regional gateways
• Optimize network routing, capacity planning, and gateway performance
• Manage airline and ground handler relationships, including capacity and service levels
• Ensure compliance with air freight regulations, customs, and security standards
• Own operational performance, costs, and KPIs; drive continuous improvement
• Partner with commercial and country teams to support customer needs
• Lead and develop regional operations teams

Requirements:

> 10+ years in air freight or logistics, with regional leadership experience

>Strong knowledge of Southeast Asia air operations and regulations

>Proven ability to manage multi-country operations and teams

>Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

The incumbent will be managing team members in SG/Cyber Technology Centre (Malaysia)/Batam Technology Centre (Indonesia) and responsible for defining and overseeing the organization’s application security architecture, ensuring alignment with target architectures and modern development practices.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

1. Strategic Oversight of Security Architecture

• Define, design, and implement the target application security architecture in line with organizational goals and industry/regulatory standards.
• Establish a comprehensive application security strategy, ensuring seamless integration into enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Conduct architectural reviews to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies, focusing on secure and scalable solutions.

2. CI/CD Pipeline Security

• Lead the integration of security controls into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated detection and remediation of vulnerabilities.

3. Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Develop and enforce secure development guidelines, ensuring security is incorporated at every stage of the SDLC.
• Provide leadership in threat modelling, secure coding practices, and software code quality management across development teams.
• Work with application teams to prioritize security requirements, balancing business objectives with technical risks.

4. Vulnerability Management and Mitigation

• Oversee the overall strategy for SAST, DAST, to identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.
• Ensure timely resolution of identified issues, coordinating efforts across development, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Maintain and communicate detailed metrics and dashboards on the security posture of applications and pipelines.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with application teams to align security architecture with business needs and project timelines.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and executive leadership, effectively conveying security risks and architectural priorities.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH | YOU WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree of computer science, Information Security, or a related field. A Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
• Information Systems Security professional certifications, such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, OSCP or CREST.
• At least 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on application security, security architecture, and secure development practices.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing security controls within CI/CD pipelines in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Demonstrated success in defining and overseeing secure application architectures for cloud-native and hybrid environments.
• Deep understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices.
• A team-player with systematic problem-solving approach, and have sense of ownership and drive.
• Must have strong people skill to lead a team effectively and demonstrable experience of working at the most senior levels of large and complex organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholders management.
• Always have customer in mind when dealing with any situations/projects/deliverables.
• Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to non-standard requests.
• Able to negotiate with, influence and engage others in complex and conflicting situations across multiple parties to drive a positive outcome.
• Good communication skills and the communication network of the incumbent is expected to be internally within the enterprise (80%) and external with Vendors and Service Providers (20%).

Responsibilities

Financial Stewardship

• Lead monthly P&L forecasts, annual budgeting, and risk management across markets.
• Ensure timely delivery of financial outputs (weekly sales monitoring, costing analysis, cash flow forecasts) within 1.5 days post-monthly/weekly closing.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with country managers to provide insights across pricing, trade spend, and channel profitability.
• Precisely identify business root causes from financial data fluctuations and translate needs into strategic actions.

Operational Excellence

• Drive system improvements (e.g., SAP optimization) and implement automation to standardize reporting tools.

Strategic Leadership

• Annually lead 2+ strategic projects from analysis to execution.
• Propose and implement 2+ actionable financial improvement plans to enhance business outcomes.
  

Requirements

• 10 years in FP&A or financial analysis, with at least 2 years in core financial modeling.
• Candidates with Big 4 audit firm background are preferred.
• Experience in consumer goods (FMCG) or manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Regional exposure in Southeast Asia is a plus.
• Advanced Excel, SAP, financial modeling, and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of PowerBI or other data visualization tools is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is highly advantageous to support coverage of Greater China markets.
• Independent systematic thinker and collaborative team player.
• Agile in navigating organizational changes.
• CPA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is preferred.

• Position: Chief Executive Officer (Asia Region)

• Location: Tuas (walking distance from Tuas Crescent MRT)

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 5pm)

• Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $20,000 + Performance Bonus + Staff Benefits

• Duration: Permanent

• Industry: Professional hygiene consumables

Main Responsibilities:

• Takes a leadership role in establishing and developing the company’s culture and values in liaison with the Board

• Ensure that there is a fit between the culture, ethics and values of the organization, its strategy and the company’s structure, policies and procedures

• Chair executive management team / staff meetings

• Manage, motivate, develop and lead members of the executive management and staff

• Manage resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the company’s objectives

• Ensure effective management of human resources including recruitment, supervision and development

• Maintain the organization’s policies, ensuring they are up to date, consistent, approved by the Board and implemented effectively

• Facilitate the development of the strategy, annual business plans and supporting budgets approval by the Board

• Implement the strategic plan and annual business plan

• Build relationships with the key commercial and other partners and stakeholders

• Keep abreast of market and industry trends that have the capacity to impact the company

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation

• To approve IMS (ISO 9001, 14001), BizSafe, HALAL (MUIS, JAKIM), and all other regulatory documents

• To make operational decision, value worth in accordance with APPROVAL AUTHORITY LEVELS (OPERATIONAL)

Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills, Strategic thinking, Adaptability, Strong communication skills and Decisiveness

• Tertiary education in Sales Management & Chemical Engineering

• Knowledge of  ISO 9001 & 14001 internal auditor ( To Become Certified )

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing and General Management

• Minimum 5 years of Regional Sales exposure

• Ability to communicate in French will be an advantage for interactions with French-speaking stakeholders

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Abby Pang

Deputy Consulting Director (APAC)

Reg no.: R2093867

EA No: 13C6684

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