Senior Assistant Director, Planning & Portfolio Management, CIO Office

Job Description Lead the IT planning and portfolio management function to drive portfolio governance, budget management, Front-end-planning (FEP) and IT procurement management, ensuring IT investments are aligned with A*STAR priorities and deliver organisational value. Key Responsibilities - IT budget management - Lead the annual budget exercise, budget forecasting, mid-year budget review and budget reallocation & prioritisation. - Manage budget utilisation, identify & analyse variances, and recommend timely intervention to optimise budget performance. - Prepare budget reports, analysis & management papers, recommend budget prioritisation and drive the multi-year budget planning and funding submission. - Front-end-planning (FEP) - Establish, implement and manage FEP framework to support effective IT demand management and investment planning. - Lead the prioritisation and sequencing of IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities, funding availability and resource capacity. - Prepare IT portfolio reports, analysis, management updates and provide recommendation to support IT investments and prioritisation decisions. - IT procurement management - Lead the planning and management of procurement activities, ensuring timely acquisition of IT products and services. - Manage the end-to-end IT procurement lifecycle. - Prepare IT procurement strategies, management reports and status update to support governance and decision making. Key Competencies Requirements - Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology or related discipline. - Minimum of 7 years’ experience in IT planning and portfolio management, preferably in the public sector. - Must be able to work independently and be proactive and results driven. - Proven stakeholder management skill with good experience in engaging them on budget planning and prioritisation. - Strong analytical skills and meticulous attitude. - Strong writing and presentation skills. - Proficient in Microsoft excel and SAP suite of applications. - Experience in automating business workflows and leveraging digital tools to improve operational efficiency would be an advantage.

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