Job Description

Who we are

As Singapore\'s first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

About the job

Plan, procure, implement, manage and/or support Application Systems under one or more Business Domains (e.g. Student Financials, Continuing Education and Training), with the objective of fulfilling business needs and improving operational efficiencies of Business Departments using the Application Systems and/or solutions implemented.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance Existing Application Systems

• Identify areas of improvement
• Gather, prioritize and document business requirements
• Estimate and negotiate man-effort with vendors
• Lead/oversee the enhancements of business application systems
• Manage quality of deliverables and performance of vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of enhancements required to support business operational needs.

Business Operation & Support

• Provide on-going maintenance upgrade and support of the business application systems
• Manage service delivery of vendors
• Support operation of the Business Departments (e.g. Fee Setup, Biling and Payment, CET) in order to facilitate smooth and efficient running of the university processes and activities.

Planning & Implementation of New Application Systems

• Conduct market research and feasibility study
• Plan the project
• Procure the solution
• Project manage the implementation
• Facilitate transition to post-live support in order to ensure successful IT systems adoption at Business Departments to meet business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• At least 4 years in IT industry.
• Strong business process and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with end users and vendors.
• Experience in Application Systems support and maintenance.
• Good grasp of IT technologies, methodologies, architectures, and best practices.
• Knowledge and experience of SDLC, RDBMS and SQL.
• Familiarity with Project Management Framework.
• Appreciation of cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience in Higher Education industry is a bonus.

What Do We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits (Dental, WFH Equipment, Gym Memberships, etc.)
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers

Application Process

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly to our . We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Singapore University of Social Sciences