Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Head, CIO Office

Head, CIO Office at Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Lead IT strategy, ServiceNow ITSM governance, ISO 20000 certification, project portfolio management, and AI/analytics initiatives. Requires 20+ years IT management experience, 10+ senior leadership role.

ServiceNow Role Type:
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Implementer
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ServiceNow Certifications (nice to have):
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Certified Implementation Specialist - IT Service Management

Job description

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October 21, 2025

The Head, CIO Office plays a key role in supporting CIO in bolstering NTU's standing as a world-class institution with an increasingly international and diverse student body and faculty leveraging on Technology as the key enabler.

Requirements

  • Collaborate with the IT Directors to establish the development of the multi-year IT strategy, technology roadmap and annual work plan for the University.
  • Establish and maintain a cohesive IT architecture to guide the implementation and integration of technology solutions across the University.
  • Manage the preparation and execution of the annual budget, ensuring prudent allocation of resources and ongoing monitoring of expenditures in line with institutional priorities.
  • Oversee a portfolio of key IT projects, ensuring performance metrics are met and progress is regularly reported to executive leadership.
  • Faciliate governance and compliance activities, including the Sunrise Program, by collaborating with departments to strengthen IT governance and ensure adherence to the university's policies and regulations.
  • Oversee the ISO 20000 Certification for Service Management, and the effective management of the IT Service Management System using ServiceNow.
  • Responsible for the IT audit process, working with internal and external auditors to plan, execute, and review audits, while ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
  • Lead the team in piloting new tools and platforms on AI, Analytics and Automation, under the Centre of Excellenace initiative.
  • Develop the AI and Data Analytics strategy plan for the University.
  • Collaborate with NTU's HR department to develop IT job frameworks, contribute to capability building, and ensure the continuous upskilling of the IT workforce to meet the University's evolving needs.
  • Oversee the Office Administration for CITS.

Requirements Summary

At least 20 years of IT management experience, with the last 10 years in a senior leadership role, preferably running a CIO Office in a complex, multicultural organization