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A. PURPOSE
The Deputy Director, Enterprise Solutions & Applications (ESA) is responsible for leading the
commercial strategy, sales execution, and market expansion of the Group's enterprise software
platforms, IP products, and application-based solutions.
This role drives revenue growth and adoption for both current and future enterprise platforms,
including:
. AI HR Platform
. PayMaster Payroll Platform (current monetisation and transition strategy)
. Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
. SharePoint Intranet & Digital Workplace solutions
. Future AI ERP Platform offerings
The role plays a critical leadership function in transitioning the organisation from traditional
project-based SI sales toward scalable, recurring, IP-led and platform-driven revenue models,
while working closely with Product, Delivery, Finance, and Marketing teams.
B KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Enterprise Solutions Sales & Revenue Leadership
. Own revenue, pipeline, and gross margin performance for the Enterprise Solutions &
Applications portfolio.
. Lead direct and strategic sales engagements for enterprise IP platforms, SaaS
subscriptions, and solution-based offerings.
. Develop and execute sales strategies across Enterprise, SME, and Public Sector
segments.
. Drive recurring revenue models include subscription, per-user, per-module, and
bundled solution pricing.
2. IP Product & Platform Commercialization
. Lead commercialization and go-to-market execution for:
. AI HR Platform
. PayMaster (current revenue and phased migration strategy)
. AI ERP Platform (future platform roadmap and early adopter programs)
. Translate platform capabilities into clear business value propositions, ROI
justifications, and industry use cases.
. Provide market-driven input to Product Owners to influence feature prioritisation and
platform roadmap decisions.
3. Microsoft Power Platform & Digital Workplace Solutions
. Drive solution sales and adoption for:
. Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI
. SharePoint Intranet and Digital Workplace solutions
. Position Power Platform offerings as low-code, AI-enabled enterprise accelerators
integrated with HR, ERP, and business systems.
. Develop repeatable solution templates, packaged offerings, and vertical-specific use
cases.
4. Go-To-Market Strategy & Partnerships
. Define and execute go-to-market strategies, including vertical focus, channel models,
and partner-led sales motions.
. Build and manage strategic alliances with:
. Microsoft ecosystem partners
. ISVs and technology partners
. Consulting and system integration partners
. Support marketing initiatives including campaigns, product launches, demos, and
executive briefings.
5. Deal Governance & Client Engagement
. Lead senior stakeholders and C-level engagements for strategic and complex deals.
. Oversee proposal development, commercial structuring, pricing approvals, and
contract negotiations.
. Ensure compliance with internal governance, risk management, and contractual
standards.
6. Team Leadership & Sales Enablement
. Build, mentor, and lead a specialised sales and pre-sales team focused on enterprise
platforms and applications.
. Establish sales playbooks, pipeline governance, forecasting discipline, and CRM best
practices.
. Collaborate with Delivery and Support teams to ensure smooth onboarding, adoption,
renewals, and customer success.
7. Financial Ownership & Performance Tracking
. Own financial performance for ESA offerings, ensuring sustainable margins and
scalable growth.
. Track subscription growth, renewals, churn, and lifetime customer value.
. Provide regular performance reporting and commercial insights to senior
management.
8. Governance, Risk & Continuous Improvement
. Ensure solutions align with applicable governance and compliance requirements (e.g.
PDPA, ISO, MAS TRM, enterprise security standards).
. Incorporate customer feedback, market trends, and operational insights into
continuous improvement initiatives.
. Recommend product enhancements, repositioning, or retirement based on
performance and market relevance.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Certifications
. Degree in Business, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related
discipline.
. MBA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
Experience
. Minimum 12-15 years of experience in enterprise software, SaaS, platform sales, or IT
services.
. Proven track record in selling IP products, subscription platforms, or enterprise application
solutions.
. Strong exposure to Microsoft ecosystem, Power Platform, or digital workplace solutions.
. Experience in System Integrator (SI), Managed Services, or Digital Transformation
environments preferred.
Skills & Competencies
. Strong enterprise sales and commercial leadership capability.
. Deep understanding of IP monetisation, SaaS models, and recurring revenue structures.
. Ability to translate technical platforms into compelling business value propositions.
. Strong financial, pricing, and commercial negotiation skills.
. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills.
. Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
Job ID: 141917125