APAC Regional IT Director: Transformation & Cyber Leader

PERSOL

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 520,000 - 820,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced Regional IT Director, APAC to lead technology strategy, operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure and digital capabilities across multiple countries. Reporting to APAC leadership, you will provide strategic direction and executive oversight across a multi-country technology environment, ensuring services are secure, resilient and aligned with business objectives.

A key priority will be to lead a major technology transformation and separation programme,

Qualifications

Significant senior IT leadership experience in a multi-country or regional organisation.
Demonstrated experience leading an enterprise or regional IT function.
Strong expertise across IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, service delivery and technology governance.
Proven budgeting, procurement, licensing and vendor negotiation skills.
Experience managing outsourced IT services, managed-service providers and technology transition programmes.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud and Modern Workplace technologies.
Sound understanding of cybersecurity governance, technology risk and security operating models.
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and cultural environments.
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management and strategic decision-making skills.
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the APAC technology strategy aligned with regional business priorities and advise senior executives on technology investments, architecture, risks and opportunities.
Establish the regional IT operating model, governance frameworks and clear accountability across countries, driving standardisation, simplification and measurable business value from technology investments.
Lead the establishment of an independent regional IT environment and operating model, building and recruiting required regional technology capabilities.
Oversee network separation, cloud and identity environments, tenant establishment and data migration, establishing independent IT service management, service delivery processes, contracts and budgets.
Manage transition service agreements, dependencies, risks, operational readiness and knowledge transfer while maintaining business continuity throughout the transition.
Oversee regional IT operations, service desk, end-user support and service performance, establishing consistent service management standards and operational reporting.
Provide leadership for major incident, problem and change management, ensuring effective escalation, resolution and continuous improvement across regional and country IT teams.
Lead the strategic direction of cloud platforms, networks, identity services and end-user computing, overseeing Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
Define and maintain the regional cybersecurity strategy and security operating model, overseeing security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response and outsourced security providers.
Establish regional data and analytics strategy, platforms and governance, overseeing data quality, ownership, security and lifecycle management.