General Manager, Management Information System (MIS)

HABIB Group; Hulu Kelang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia seeks a General Manager for Management Information Systems (MIS) to oversee its entire IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead the IT roadmap, ensure system security, and manage a team with a focus on continuous improvement and performance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's and ideally a Master's in relevant fields with 8-10 years of experience in IT leadership. Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in MIS or a similar senior IT leadership role.
• Solid expertise in AS/400 administration and network operating systems.
• Deep business acumen and knowledge of SDLC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Strategically define and execute the overall IT roadmap and strategy.
• Ensure high system stability and reliability across all business platforms.
• Lead the MIS team in developing cybersecurity protocols.
• Serve as the principal IT representative to Executive Management.

Skills

AS/400 administration

RPG programming language

PHP

CSS

TCP/IP

VPN

RDP systems

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Leadership

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

The General Manager, Management Information Systems (MIS), leads the strategic management of HABIB Group’s entire information technology (IT) infrastructure and activities. This role is critical for ensuring the overall stability, security, and smooth operation of the organization’s technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically define, lead, and execute the overall IT roadmap and strategy for the HABIB Group, providing clear technical direction and guidance to the entire MIS team.
• Ensure high system stability and reliability across all business platforms, proactively addressing potential points of failure.
• Research and analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the IT landscape remains current and provides a competitive advantage.
• Analyze and implement continuous business process improvements through strategic enhancements to current systems and infrastructure.
• Lead the MIS team in developing and enforcing robust cybersecurity protocols to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability against all threats.
• Govern and ensure data quality and integrity adhere strictly to the defined Data Governance and MIS Frameworks.
• Serve as the principal IT representative to Executive Management, regularly reporting on the technology performance, overall cybersecurity risk posture, strategic initiatives, and technology Return on Investment (ROI). (Updated to emphasize top-level security liaison)
• Manage and mentor the MIS team, including performance supervision, professional development, and strategic recruitment to fill critical departmental vacancies.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field and professional certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, CISSP) are a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in MIS or a similar senior IT leadership role.
• Solid expertise in AS/400 administration and network operating systems.
• Excellent command of the RPG programming language.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as PHP and CSS
• Comprehensive understanding of network concepts including TCP/IP, VPN, and RDP systems, along with familiarity with database technologies and web hosting solutions.
• Deep business acumen combined with expert knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Proven strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Bahasa Malaysia and English.