I.T Director

Job Description : IT DIRECTOR MALAYSIA technology spectrum to improve business processes and optimise its operations for the IT teams. Reporting to the Senior IT Director, you will be responsible for the IT operations, business engagements and IT projects that is required by the business and initiatives mandated by the regulatory bodies. • Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the top executive level so that information and communication technology can support and is aligned with the business strategy • Provide direction, control and coordination of all information and communication technology related activities including IT budget and costs for the IT department • Ensure the delivery of IT services and projects according to defined KPIs and SLAs • Visualise the IT department to coordinate on the application, ERP and MES system for the production shop floor. Apply your knowledge in project management and automation • Lead and coordinate all activities related to information and communication technology as well as applications in order to continuously increase the business benefit derived from the usage of IT systems and applications by aligning people, processes and technology • Ensure alignment between business and IT by developing and maintaining a partnership with the heads of various business departments and with all subsidiaries in order to maximise returns on IT assets • Coordinate all activities with respective business partners, manage the portfolio of IT application and evaluate the benefits between specific or stand-alone applications compared to standardisation and integration • Recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective solutions in line with the organisation's strategic vision • Oversee the quality of IT services and project work • Participate in defining and implementing IT and security governance policies, procedures and best practices and ensures that the regional organisation follows them • Prepare and maintain disaster recovery plans for consistent business operations To succeed in this IT Director role, you must be a strategic leader with a track record of managing a lean IT department, understanding of the manufacturing and production infrastructure and great business acumen. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field • Demonstrated ability to manage on-site and remote IT staff • Proven experience in the management of complex IT projects in a multinational matrix organisation as a project manager or consultant • At least eight years’ relevant work experience in a regional or global work environment • Strong communication and moderation skills

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