IT Infrastructure Lead, Asia

2 weeks ago

Singapore Cognita Schools Full time

Cognita Asia currently operates 12 schools in 5 countries, with more than 15,000 students. While our schools are part of a Group, they are unique in many ways. In Cognita Asia, we have a robust regional team that supports our schools. The team is based in Singapore and provides centralized support across various functions. We are looking for dynamic individuals who thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Our Regional team now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **IT Infrastructure Lead, Asia** to join our fantastic team.

**About Cognita**
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

**About the role**
The IT Infrastructure Lead is a key pillar of the Asia IT regional team. This is the regional role responsible for ensuring that IT infrastructure in Asia is optimized, secure and resilient. The key aspects of this role are:
Asia IT infrastructure
IT Service Management
BRP/BCP
Project Management

This role reports to the Asia IT Director and works closely with the Asia IT PMO and Application Lead as members of the Asia IT Leadership Team responsible for transforming IT in Asia.
This role is also required to work closely with Global IT teams, local (school) IT teams, vendors, and consultants.

**Who we are looking for**:

- At least 10 years of infrastructure experience.
- Experience in education sector and EdTech is an advantage.
- Experienced in IT transformation and change management.
- Able to orchestrate change through influence.
- Able to bring clarity to complex and ambiguous situations, uncover issues and facilitate their resolution.
- Able to operate in a matrixed organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective and adaptive communication skills - ability to manage internal stakeholders of various levels
- Positive work attitude and strong team player - focus on making things happen Is a ‘go-getter’ who rises to meet challenges.
- Able to multitask and manage conflicting priorities.
- Has the ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Self-starter who takes the initiative.
- Must be a good listener.

**Benefits at Cognita**
- Annual Leave
- Open office concept
- Professional Development

**How to Apply**

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

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