Chief Information Officer

About the role

SUTD is seeking a visionary Chief Information Officer to act as its senior technology leader. The CIO will be accountable for a secure, resilient and high-performing enterprise technology environment and will shape the digital, data and AI capabilities behind the university's Design.AI ambitions, bridging institutional priorities with emerging technology.

Key responsibilities

• Set the technology vision, enterprise architecture and investment priorities, and lead IT, digital, data, AI and cybersecurity strategies
• Oversight of enterprise architecture, data centres, cloud, identity and access management, end-user computing and campus connectivity, including modernising legacy systems
• Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity, risk management, compliance and crisis preparedness
• Shape enterprise applications and digital platforms for education, research and administration, championing automation and self-service
• Lead data strategy, governance and analytics, and identify and govern AI opportunities
• Partner with academic and research leaders on advanced computing, secure research data environments and digital learning
• Direct IT operating and capital budgets, oversee vendor governance and benefits realisation
• Build a high-performing technology organisation and develop capabilities in cybersecurity, data, AI and architecture

Required profile

• Relevant training in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
• At least 12-15 years of progressive technology leadership, including 5-8 years in senior or executive roles
• Track record of enterprise-scale technology strategy and transformation
• Experience in higher education or complex, multi-stakeholder environments is advantageous

Required skills

• Enterprise architecture, technology governance, service management and technology risk
• Commercial and strategic judgement balancing innovation with reliability, finance, security and compliance
• Influence with senior leadership, academics, researchers and governance bodies