Global IT Director

Michael Page; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Global IT Director to lead our client's IT strategy, governance, and transformation across manufacturing operations. Based in Bayan Lepas, you will drive enterprise architectures, cloud initiatives, and cybersecurity while overseeing budgets and vendor performance.

You will partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with growth objectives, manage global IT teams, and ensure reliable, secure IT services across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in IT/Engineering/Business or related field.
• Minimum 10 years IT leadership experience, global or regional.
• Proven track record in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise applications including ERP, analytics, CRM, HR systems, content management, and integration platforms.
• Define and execute the global IT strategy and long-term technology roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Drive technology investments that support growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation.
• Serve as the primary technology advisor to executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Lead IT governance, enterprise architecture, and strategic planning activities.
• Ensure the availability, resilience, security, and performance of global IT infrastructure and services.
• Oversee cloud platforms, networks, workplace technologies, cybersecurity controls, and data centre environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across IT operations and service delivery.
• Lead infrastructure modernisation and technology lifecycle management programmes.
• Ensure manufacturing and production support systems effectively enable operational performance.
• Manage enterprise technology projects and transformation initiatives from planning through execution.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and partner performance management.
• Manage IT budgets, forecasts, and technology investments to maximise business value.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and industry best practices.
• Build, develop, and lead geographically dispersed teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

Budget management

IT governance

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering / Business

Tools

ERP

CRM

Analytics platforms

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Data centre management

Job description

• Lead global IT strategy for a multinational manufacturer.
• Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with an established international footprint and a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and digital transformation.

The business leverages technology as a key enabler for supporting manufacturing operations, supply chain efficiency, and sustainable growth across its global network.

Job Description

• Oversee enterprise applications including ERP, analytics, CRM, HR systems, content management, and integration platforms.
• Define and execute the global IT strategy and long-term technology roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Drive technology investments that support growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation.
• Serve as the primary technology advisor to executive leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Lead IT governance, enterprise architecture, and strategic planning activities.
• Ensure the availability, resilience, security, and performance of global IT infrastructure and services.
• Oversee cloud platforms, networks, workplace technologies, cybersecurity controls, and data centre environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across IT operations and service delivery.
• Lead infrastructure modernisation and technology lifecycle management programmes.
• Ensure manufacturing and production support systems effectively enable operational performance.
• Manage enterprise technology projects and transformation initiatives from planning through execution.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and partner performance management.
• Manage IT budgets, forecasts, and technology investments to maximise business value.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and industry best practices.
• Build, develop, and lead geographically dispersed teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Global IT Director Should Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, including leadership of regional or global IT functions.
• Strong experience within manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, electronics, automotive, or similar environments.
• Proven track record defining and executing enterprise-wide IT strategies.
• Extensive experience managing infrastructure, cloud environments, networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale IT transformation and digitalisation programmes.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers, technology vendors, and complex partner ecosystems.
• Strong financial acumen with budget ownership and technology investment management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage executive leadership and business teams.
• Proven people leadership experience managing high-performing regional or global teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in M&A, carve-outs, divestments, or large-scale transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.
• ITIL or relevant technology leadership certifications are highly desirable.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead a global IT function within a multinational manufacturing organisation.
• Strategic leadership role with high visibility among executive stakeholders.
• Ownership of enterprise-wide technology strategy, governance, and transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to global operations across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and corporate functions.
• Permanent position based in Bayan Lepas.

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