Assistant IT Manager

GP Batteries (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading battery manufacturing company in Kulai, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager. The candidate will oversee local IT operations ensuring alignment with global strategies, manage compliance, and maintain system infrastructure. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, with at least 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of working experience in the manufacturing field, preferably in a matrixed organization.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local IT operations and support business needs.
• Ensure alignment with HQ/Global IT strategy.
• Manage local IT policies and compliance requirements.
• Handle setup and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate on architecture and security standards.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Technologies

Job description

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor Degree or above, majoring in Computer Science / Information Technologies or equivalent.

At least 8 Year(s) of working experience in manufacturing field, experience working in a matrixed organization with dual reporting lines is preferred.

Technically competent with good analytical skills, result oriented, proactive, resourceful with a high degree of independence and perseverance.

Fluent speaking and writing in English, Bahasa Malaysia.

Core Competencies

• Operational Excellence – Ability to manage and optimise local IT operations efficiently
• Strategic Thinking – Capable of aligning local execution with global IT strategy
• Collaboration – Skilled in cross-functional and cross-border communication
• Problem Solving – Proactive in identifying and resolving technical and operational issues
• Adaptability – Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving priorities

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing local IT operations and supporting business needs under the direction of local management.
• Close alignment with HQ/Global IT to ensure consistency with corporate strategy, standards, and roadmap.
• Manage and enforce local IT policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and inventory management.
• Oversee setup, configuration, and maintenance of system infrastructure including servers, storage, networks, and security devices.
• Collaborate with HQ/Global IT on architecture standards and security frameworks.
• Provide recommendations on future planning, technology adoption, and resource development to both local and HQ/Global IT.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by local management or HQ/Global IT leadership.