IT Strategy & Project Management Dept Head

PT Bank Multiarta Sentosa Tbk (Bank MAS); Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Bank Multiarta Sentosa Tbk (Bank MAS) seeks an experienced IT Strategy & Project Management leader to drive strategic initiatives and manage cross-functional projects focused on operational improvement and digitalization.

The role partners with the Division Head and senior management to translate business strategies into actionable initiatives, ensuring successful delivery of business objectives and enhanced efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, IS, CS, Business Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in IT strategy, PM, business transformation, or digitalization.
• 3–5 years in a managerial/leadership role managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives and long-term direction.
• Identify strategic priorities and opportunities for operational improvement and digitalization.
• Translate strategies into actionable project plans and roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional projects across departments with strong stakeholder collaboration.
• Oversee end-to-end project management: planning, resources, execution, monitoring, risk management, evaluation.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and digitalization to boost efficiency.
• Leverage technology and digital solutions to address business challenges.
• Ensure projects deliver on time, budget, scope and outcomes.
• Monitor performance and provide progress updates and insights to senior management.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytics

Problem-solving

Decision making

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT/IS/CS/Engineering)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and strategic-minded professional to lead the IT Strategy & Project Management function. This role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional projects, particularly those related to operational improvement, business transformation, and digitalization.

The position will work closely with the Division Head, senior management, and business stakeholders to translate business strategies into actionable initiatives, drive project execution, and ensure successful delivery of business objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess strong strategic thinking, project management expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to align business needs with technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute IT strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's business objectives and long-term direction.
• Work closely with the Division Head and senior management to identify strategic priorities, business challenges, and opportunities for operational improvement and digitalization.
• Translate management directions and business strategies into actionable project plans, initiatives, and implementation roadmaps.
• Lead and manage cross-functional projects involving multiple departments, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment among stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, including planning, resource allocation, execution, progress monitoring, risk management, and evaluation.
• Drive operational improvement, process optimization, automation, and digitalization initiatives to enhance business efficiency and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and digital solutions to address business challenges and improve operational effectiveness.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to agreed timelines, budgets, scope, and expected business outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, proactively address challenges, and provide regular progress updates, key insights, and recommendations to senior management.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams to ensure commitment and successful project implementation.
• Lead, develop, and manage the department, establishing clear priorities, performance targets, and a results-oriented working culture.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and effective project management practices across the organization.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience in IT strategy, project management, business transformation, or digitalization.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership position, preferably managing cross-functional teams and strategic projects.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering complex projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business processes, IT strategy, operational improvement, and digital transformation.
• Ability to translate business objectives and management directions into actionable strategies and project execution plans.
• Strong project management skills, including project planning, governance, budgeting, risk management, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior management.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive collaboration, and ensure projects deliver measurable business value.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.