Chief Transformation Officer - Yishun

The Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) is responsible for leading and driving strategic transformation initiatives across the organization to ensure long-term growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage. This executive role will champion change management, foster innovation, and oversee cross-functional programs to align people, processes, and technology with the company’s vision and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and lead the enterprise transformation strategy in collaboration with the CEO and other executive leaders.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable transformation programs and measurable outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.

Change Management:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and resilience.
• Manage organizational change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, technologies, and structures.
• Communicate transformation vision clearly and effectively at all organizational levels.

Program Oversight:

• Lead a portfolio of transformation projects ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business goals.
• Establish transformation governance frameworks and track performance metrics.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across departments (Operations, IT, Finance, HR, etc.) to ensure cross-functional alignment.

Digital & Technology Enablement:

• Partner with CIO/CTO (Technology) and digital teams to implement technology solutions that support business transformation.
• Identify emerging technologies and digital trends that can drive transformation.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify transformation risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations during transformation initiatives.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business transformation, strategy consulting, or operations.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and large-scale change initiatives.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of organizational change management principles and methodologies.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy.
• Experience with digital transformation and process improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).

Preferred Attributes:

• Visionary mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.