Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer, Kuala Lumpur

Our prestigious client is a Global MNC looking for an exceptionalCIO 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.

• 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 problem-solving.

• Act as a bridge for IT Enterprise Architecture (EA) in customer interactions, handling responsibilities such as RFI/RFP processes, onboarding, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

• 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.

• Regularly assess IT performance at global, regional, and local levels, evaluating benefits, cost savings, and overall effectiveness.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to work within a multicultural environment, adapting to diverse cultural norms.

• Strong communication and engagement skills for client and prospect interactions.

• Oversee regional IT operations, including budgeting, planning, project management, system maintenance, and collaboration with global and local teams.

• 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 high-calibre 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.