Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer Kuala Lumpur

Our prestigious client is a Global MNC looking for an exceptional CIO to lead and manage the IT strategy and infrastructure for this significant corporate organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Developing and Executing IT Strategy in Regional Clusters
• Formulate and implement IT strategies that align with regional goals and business objectives focusing on technology adoption innovation and growth opportunities.
2. Leading Deployment of Global Tools and Fostering Regional Collaboration
• Guide the deployment of global IT tools and promote synergy across countries by building a collaborative IT community. Facilitate knowledge sharing best practices and collective problemsolving.
3. Supporting Business Growth and Representing IT in Client Engagements
• Act as a bridge for IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) in customer interactions handling responsibilities such as RFI/RFP processes onboarding and Mergers & Acquisitions.
4. Overseeing Regional IT Operations
• Manage all aspects of IT within the designated region including recruitment budgeting cost modeling planning and reporting to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
5. Monitoring IT Performance
• Regularly assess IT performance at global regional and local levels evaluating benefits cost savings and overall effectiveness.
6. Standardizing IT Processes Across Expansion Countries
• Ensure consistent IT delivery across expansion countries by harmonizing processes according to guidelines from the software development and excellence teams promoting scalability and operational efficiency.
7. Aligning Regional and Global IT Decisions with Group Strategy
• Make decisions that balance regional needs with the broader organizational strategy ensuring alignment with the groups overall vision.

Duties

• Align IT initiatives with business goals
• Foster collaboration and communication across regions
• Deploy the global IT strategy effectively
• Manage IT budgeting and optimize costs
• Drive technology innovation
• Emphasize cybersecurity measures
• Promote agility and flexibility in IT operations
• Enhance customer experience through IT solutions
• Develop and retain IT talent
• Strengthen vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance and governance standards
• Measure and report IT performance
• Plan for business continuity
• Leverage data and analytics for insights
• Implement sustainable practices and ethical vendor partnerships

Qualifications

1. Extensive IT and Technology Knowledge
• Strong understanding of IT architecture data management digital and AI trends with knowledge of network infrastructure and IT security adaptable to specific regional needs.
2. Leadership and Team Management Skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities impactful communication empathy and team management skills to lead technical experts and collaborate effectively with regional executives. Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge retention is essential.
3. Cultural and Regional Sensitivity
• Ability to work within a multicultural environment adapting to diverse cultural norms.
4. PreSales and Sales in IT
• Strong communication and engagement skills for client and prospect interactions.
5. IT Operations Management
• Oversee regional IT operations including budgeting planning project management system maintenance and collaboration with global and local teams.
6. Strategic Alignment
• Collaborate closely with global teams to ensure the regional IT strategy supports the overall company vision.

Essential Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess the ability to lead change initiatives drive transformation and act as a strategic Business Partner to ensure the successful deployment of technology that supports business operations and expansion efforts.

Frequent travel is a key aspect of this role requiring the candidate to be available for travel 60% or more of the time.

The candidate should be a highcalibre professional with a proven track record of leading mentoring and managing the IT strategy and infrastructure of a significant corporate organization. This multifaceted role demands an exceptional individual with a blend of strategic vision leadership and technical expertise.