The role ensures reliable IT operations, effective project and vendor management, strong governance and compliance, and the execution of a technology roadmap that supports business objectives, growth, and risk management.
What is the role about?
1. Technology Roadmap Implementation
- Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with business strategy and operational priorities.
- Ensure timely and effective delivery of approved IT initiatives, systems, and improvements.
- Continuously review technology direction to support scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
2. Management System Planning & Budgeting
- Recommend, plan, and manage short‑term and long‑term information system strategies, initiatives, and budgets.
- Ensure IT investments are prioritised based on business value, risk exposure, and resource availability.
- Monitor IT spending to ensure cost control and optimal utilisation of approved budgets.
3. Policy, Standards & Compliance
- Direct the development, implementation, and enforcement of IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure efficient, secure, and cost‑effective IT services.
- Ensure IT practices and documentation comply with ISO 9001:2015 requirements, internal controls, and audit readiness.
- Promote organisation‑wide awareness on technology usage, cyber security practices, and data protection obligations, including PDPA compliance.
- Advise management and staff on technology risks, controls, and best practices.
4. Procurement & Vendor Governance
- Review and advise on all major IT‑related procurements, including hardware, software, cloud, and automation services.
- Lead or oversee contract negotiations, ensuring service scope, cost, and performance standards are clearly defined.
- Monitor vendor performance and service level adherence, including escalation and corrective actions where required.
5. IT Operations & Service Excellence
- Establish and maintain standards for IT systems, infrastructure, application support, and service delivery.
- Ensure stable and reliable IT operations across the organisation, including core systems, infrastructure, and end‑user support.
- Oversee incident management, problem management, and service continuity to minimise business disruption.
- Ensure disaster recovery readiness and effective coordination with internal teams and external service providers.
Are you the one?
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 8–10 years of relevant IT experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- IT strategy and governance, budgeting and cost control, vendor and contract management, project oversight, and stakeholder communication.
- IT operations, infrastructure and applications, Microsoft platforms, cyber security principles, ISO standards, PDPA requirements.
- Exposure to Business Intelligence, E-commerce, Digital Transformation, Big Data, or AI/ML-related projects.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.