Infrastructure & Operations Lead, Asia

Asahi Beer Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beer Asia Limited is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Operations Lead for Asia to drive regional IT infrastructure strategy, governance and service delivery across multiple markets. You will lead regional teams, partners, and vendors to ensure secure, scalable technology services aligned with business priorities.

The role requires 10+ years in IT infrastructure/ops, strong cloud experience (Azure/Alicloud), cybersecurity focus, and proven leadership across geographically dispersed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• A min. of 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Operations, or Technology Services, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing regional infrastructure environments and multi-locations operations.
• Professional certificates would be advantageous: Azure, Alicloud, Microsoft 365/Intune, Cisco CCNA/CCNE, ITIL v4.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional infrastructure roadmap in alignment with Global IT strategy and business priorities.
• Oversee regional infrastructure environments including data centers, cloud platforms, networks, workplace technology, and endpoint services.
• Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, standardization, and technology lifecycle management initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve operational effectiveness and business value.
• Lead day-to-day IT operations across the regions, ensuring stable and efficient service delivery.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Leadership

Cloud platforms

ITIL v4 knowledge

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Vendor & MSP management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related

Tools

Azure Cloud

Alicloud / Alibaba Cloud

M365 & Intune

Cisco CCNA/CCNE

Job description

Asahi Beer Asia (ABA) is a part of the Asahi Group - a global leader offering a diverse collection of brands centered on beer, alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, and food.

Established in Japan in 1889, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Asahi Group Holdings nowadays with a global presence primarily in Japan, Europe, Oceania, and Southeast Asia, we provide over 10 billion liters of beverages to consumers worldwide and generate revenues of over JPY 2.9 trillion annually, with over 28,000 passionate colleagues on board.

Carrying forward the Asahi Group’s Mission to deliver on our promise of great taste and bring more fun to life, ABA is dedicated to the growing and expanding the group’s premium brand portfolio across East Asia, featuring legendary names like Asahi Super Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Kozel, Pilsner Urquell, and Grolsch.

2) Why Us?

We are at an exciting phase of growth and acceleration, through our multi-beverage strategy, premiumization, and global brand expansion with dedication to innovation, quality and a sustainable future.

Joining our team means embarking on a dynamic journey, rich in opportunities to create and unlock potential.

3) About the role:

The Infrastructure & Operations Lead, Asia is responsible for leading the regional IT infrastructure and operations strategy, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable technology services across the key markets. The role oversees infrastructure roadmap development, operations, service delivery, cybersecurity compliance, vendor management, and continuous improvement initiatives to support business growth and operational excellence.

The incumbent acts as a key partner to business and functional leaders, translating business requirements into technology solutions while driving operational efficiency, service quality, and technology governance across the region.

The key responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

• Develop and execute the regional infrastructure roadmap in alignment with Global IT strategy and business priorities.
• Oversee regional infrastructure environments including data centers, cloud platforms, networks, workplace technology, and endpoint services.
• Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, standardization, and technology lifecycle management initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve operational effectiveness and business value.

2. IT Operations & Service Delivery

• Lead day-to-day IT operations across the regions, ensuring stable and efficient service delivery.
• Govern incident, problem, change, and service continuity management processes.
• Monitor and continuously improve operational KPI, SLA, and customer satisfaction performance.
• Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to improve service quality and reduce operational costs.
• Ensure effective service management practices and adoption of industry best practices.
• Partner with Information Security teams to implement and enforce cybersecurity policies and controls.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, regional regulations, and internal policies.
• Support risk assessments, security audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
• Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities to minimize operational risks.
• Promote security awareness and a proactive risk management culture across the organization.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand operational requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose technology services.
• Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and external partners.
• Oversee vendor performance, contract compliance, service quality, and cost management.
• Communicate infrastructure performance, operational risks, and improvement initiatives to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Serve as the primary regional point of contact for infrastructure and operational matters.
• Lead, coach, and develop infrastructure and operations teams across multiple locations.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive employee engagement and ensure alignment with company values and leadership expectations.
• Also take part in any project assigned as appropriate

4) We might be a potential match if you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• A min. of 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Operations, or Technology Services, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing regional infrastructure environments and multi-locations operations.
• Possess of the following professional certificates would be advantageous: AZURE and Alicloud Cloud technology, Microsoft M365 and Intune, Cisco CCNA/CCNE and ITIL v4.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, networking, workplace technologies, infrastructure services, and IT service management practices.
• Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven vendor and managed service provider management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and driving organizational change.

We aim to provide a diverse and inclusive dynamic workplace; we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and promote workplace well-being with development programs to advocate for your growth.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect differences, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

When you apply for a position with us, all the personal data and information provided by you as a job applicant will be kept strictly confidential and only used for recruitment-related purposes. You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data related to your application. Such requests should be addressed to: [e-mail]

Part of the Asahi Group : ASAHI GROUP HOLDINGS (https://www.asahigroup-holdings.com/en/)