Application Lead | Digital Transformation | 10+ Years’ Experience (CL-TH-03)

Application Lead | Digital Transformation | 10+ Years’ Experience (CL-TH-03) Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!) Application Lead | Digital Transformation | 10+ Years’ Experience (CL-TH-03) About the opportunity Our client is seeking an Application Lead to drive its enterprise application strategy and digital transformation. This leadership role combines application portfolio ownership, business partnership and software engineering oversight to deliver measurable business outcomes. The role You will lead the Digital Business Partner and Software Engineering teams, overseeing applications across business, operational and customer-facing platforms. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will translate business priorities into a clear roadmap and oversee delivery, adoption and ongoing improvement. Key responsibilities Own the enterprise application portfolio and roadmap, aligning investments with business strategy and transformation priorities. Lead application modernisation, optimisation and lifecycle planning. Oversee end-to-end delivery, ensuring effective governance of scope, budgets, timelines, risks and benefits. Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritise initiatives and drive user adoption. Lead and develop the Digital Business Partner and Software Engineering teams, strengthening accountability, delivery discipline and engineering standards. Drive modernisation and integration using cloud, APIs, automation, AI/ML and data platforms. Ensure applications are secure, scalable, maintainable and supported effectively. Manage vendors and delivery partners, including selection, contract governance and performance. Provide clear portfolio insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Requirements Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems or a related discipline. At least 10 years’ experience in application management, technology delivery, digital products or business systems. At least 5 years’ leadership experience managing application delivery, product management, business partnering or technology teams. Proven experience delivering enterprise application roadmaps and transformation initiatives. Experience managing both commercial off-the-shelf and custom-built applications. Strong understanding of cloud, APIs, integration, data platforms, automation and AI/ML. Strong vendor management, stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills. Ability to translate business goals into practical solutions and measurable outcomes. Why this role An opportunity to shape the enterprise application roadmap, lead multidisciplinary teams and influence how technology supports business growth and operational performance. Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!) -- Claire Lin Xiuxin Co-Founder | 2Nats (Nat & Nat Search Pte Ltd) Whatsapp Messaging: +65 8892 1316 | Email: claire@2nats.com Website: https://2nats.com/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/clairelinxx/ EA Licence No.: R1103711