Platform Lead - Marine

Why explore

• An opportunity to drive improvements
• Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders
• Work in a collaborative and fast paced environment
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Platform Lead to join our Digital Division. In this pivotal role, you will lead platform support team, coaching analysts/developers, and ensuring smooth integration with business-as-usual operations.

Reporting to the Platform Manager
, you will:

• Oversee product/platform governance, ensuring applications meet scalability, security, and business objectives.
• Guide platform analysts and developers to deliver reliable, high-value digital solutions for marine operations.
• Maintain technical integrity and performance through robust standards and best practices.
• Manage operational risks and ensure timely resolution of platform-related issues.
• Coordinate resource allocation and budgeting with delivery objectives.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and vendor management.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives. Provide strategic direction for platform management aligned with digital division goals.
• Drive initiatives that enhance platform capabilities and support organizational objectives.
• Promote collaboration among analysts,developers, and project teams to deliver seamless project implementation and business continuity.

• Deep understanding of the marine ecosystem, including chartering, post-fixture, port assurance, andsafety/vetting.
• Familiarity with marine operation systems; IMOS experience is preferred.
• Understanding in price index related to marine is a plus.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Relevant degree qualifications.
• 5-7 years in application development and delivery, including >3 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience, guiding system/platform teams.
• Solid knowledge of SDLC, data governance, release management, and IT risk/compliance.
• Strong understanding of project management, change control, risk management, and awareness of emerging technology trends.
• Experience with platform governance, operational risk management, and vendor management.
• Ability to foster a collaborative environment, drive continuous improvement, and support technical excellence.