As Deputy Director of the Digitalisation Office, you will play a pivotal role in driving ITE’s digital transformation agenda. You will lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across colleges and departments to deliver impactful digital solutions
Deputy Director - Digitalisation Office [ITE Headquarters]
Institute of Technical Education
Permanent
Closing on 25 Aug 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Your responsibilities include:
Champion innovation and digitalisation initiatives that support ITE-level transformation.
Lead and drive digitalisation efforts across ITE, including the collation and reporting of KPIs, and managing the tender process, project management, budgeting.
Lead and drive for the development, deployment, and maintenance of in-house applications and services.
Propose, curate and implement innovative use-cases of Gen AI
Lead the data team to support ITE-wide initiatives leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence.
Drive the use of data to generate actionable insights for data-driven decision making.
Support the execution of ITE’s AI and Generative AI strategy, identify opportunities for AI adoption, and oversee pilot implementations.
Undertake other responsibilities as assigned to support digitalisation effort in ITE.
What we are looking for
Proven experience in leading large-scale IT and digital transformation projects, preferably in public sector or education.
Strong understanding of digital strategy, data governance, and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams and end-users.
Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, tender management, and vendor coordination.
Familiarity with technologies such as cloud computing, API strategies, microservices, agile methodologies, and data platforms.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Suitable credentials in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
About Institute of Technical Education
The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world-class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.
About your application process
This job is closing on 25 Aug 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Institute of Technical Education or the wider Public Service.