Sr. IT Manager

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 1.498.501.000 - 1.998.002.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational aviation services firm in Indonesia is seeking a Senior IT Manager to establish and lead the national IT function. This strategic role involves building a team, developing IT strategies, and ensuring global standardization while driving efficiencies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of IT leadership experience, preferably in the aviation sector. Strong problem-solving, communication, and people management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of IT leadership experience.
• Experience in multinational environments and managing cross-cultural teams.
• Strong experience in aviation, ground handling, or air cargo industries.

Responsibilities

• Establish the national IT team, structure, and processes.
• Develop and implement IT roadmaps, budgets, and policies.
• Centralize systems and data centers for efficiency.
• Oversee cybersecurity and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor major IT initiatives and improve performance.
• Recruit and manage the IT team.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving capability

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Operational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

Our client, a major multinational player in aviation services, is seeking a Senior IT Manager to establish, lead, and scale the national IT function while aligning operations with global standards. This is a strategic leadership role with high visibility and impact – ideal for a proven IT professional who thrives in multinational environments, drives innovation, and knows how to manage technology at the core of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Build & Lead the Indonesia IT Function: Establish the national IT team, structure, and processes while integrating with global IT practices.
• Plan and Execute IT Strategy: Develop and implement IT roadmaps, budgets, policies, and operational standards aligned with group goals.
• Drive Infrastructure & System Consolidation: Centralize systems, data centers, and support functions to achieve efficiency and cost optimization.
• Ensure Global Standardization: Promote and implement global IT solutions while ensuring they address local business requirements.
• Data Security & Business Continuity: Oversee cybersecurity, system security, backup procedures, and manage disaster recovery planning in compliance with ISO 27001.
• Project & Performance Oversight: Monitor major IT initiatives, track utilization, and continuously improve operational performance.
• Innovate & Stay Ahead: Keep up with emerging technologies and continuously seek solutions for improvement.
• People Leadership: Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage the IT team-setting performance expectations and building capability.

Requirements

Education & Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or relevant discipline)
• Minimum 7 years of IT leadership experience
• Experience working in multinational environments and managing cross-cultural teams
• Strong experience in aviation, ground handling, or air cargo industries (mandatory)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven people leadership and performance management experience
• Strong operational awareness with high attention to detail

Why This Role?

• Strategic leadership position with regional/global exposure
• Opportunity to build a national IT function from the ground up
• Work with a globally recognized aviation group with strong growth plans