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At SJ, we're building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.
A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.
Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.
Located at Jurong Innovation District, a vibrant ecosystem of next-gen enterprises, the 68,915m2 campus development can accommodate 4,000+ employees, as well as other tenants. SJ Campus pushes the boundaries of sustainable and liveable design. Referred to as campus in nature, it embodies the character of Singapore as a garden city, integrating urban structure and natural landscape harmoniously while showcasing the deep history and expertise of the group.
Role Context
Surbana Jurong is seeking a senior Global Digital and AI Transformation Program Manager and Practice Operations Lead to drive enterprise-wide digital and AI transformation initiatives. This externally facing role requires a seasoned transformation leader who can operate across strategy, product, and advanced AI delivery in a global, multidisciplinary environment.
Position Purpose
The role leads the orchestration and execution of Surbana Jurong's Global Digital and AI Transformation agenda, acting as the central program and operations leader across innovation, product, and AI technical delivery. It ensures that digital and AI initiatives are structured, governed, and executed to deliver measurable business, operational, and client value.
Key Responsibilities
Global Digital & AI Transformation Program Leadership:
- Lead large-scale, enterprise digital and AI transformation programs across regions and business lines.
- Translate strategy into prioritised, executable transformation roadmaps.
- Manage complex interdependencies across product development, AI engineering, and business adoption.
- Drive disciplined execution, risk management, and delivery assurance.
Practice Operations & Delivery Enablement
- Build and operate the Global Digital and AI Practice operating model.
- Establish governance, delivery standards, and performance management frameworks.
- Oversee portfolio prioritisation, resource planning, and financial tracking.
- Enable scalable, repeatable delivery of digital and AI solutions.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Integration
- Coordinate closely with senior innovation, product, and AI technical leaders.
- Partner with business leaders to align transformation initiatives to client and operational needs.
- Facilitate executive governance forums and senior stakeholder engagement.
Change Management & Value Realisation
- Lead change management and adoption strategies.
- Track KPIs, outcomes, and benefits realisation.
- Ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant deployment of AI-enabled solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- 15+ years of experience in digital transformation, enterprise program management, or innovation leadership.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale digital and AI-enabled transformation programs.
- Strong experience working across business, product, and advanced technology teams.
- Experience in professional services, infrastructure, engineering, or asset-intensive industries preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Leadership Attributes
- Strategic and execution-focused mindset.
- Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills.
- Ability to lead complex programs in ambiguous environments.
- Collaborative, outcome-driven leadership style.
Values
Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Impact, and Purpose.
Equal Opportunity
Surbana Jurong is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
