Head of Enterprise Platforms & AI Transformation

Discova; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 736,000 - 1,064,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great place to work

Travel discounts

Global career growth

LinkedIn Learning access

Recognition programs

Inclusive workplace

CSR initiatives

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Discova is seeking a Head of Enterprise Applications to lead a diverse engineering organization and drive transformation across platforms and data systems. You will shape engineering strategy, champion AI-led innovation, and partner with business leaders to accelerate digital initiatives.

The role demands strong leadership, cloud-native expertise, ERP/API integration experience, and a proven ability to deliver large-scale programs in a global travel technology environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise engineering or technology organizations.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale platform modernization.
• Strong knowledge of modern software development and DevOps practices.
• Experience with ERP integrations and APIs.
• Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Fluent in English across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization, including hiring and succession planning.
• Drive product and platform strategy with roadmaps, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
• Establish and optimize modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native development, automation, and observability.
• Champion AI adoption and engineering innovation to improve productivity, delivery speed, and business outcomes.
• Oversee platform reliability, quality engineering, data operations, and technology governance for secure, scalable systems.
• Manage technology partners and vendors with strong engineering standards and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Platform engineering

Cloud-native technologies

DevOps

APIs & ERP integrations

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Discova is seeking a Head of Enterprise Applications to lead a diverse engineering organization and drive transformation across platforms and data systems. You will shape engineering strategy, champion AI-led innovation, and partner with business leaders to accelerate digital initiatives.

The role demands strong leadership, cloud-native expertise, ERP/API integration experience, and a proven ability to deliver large-scale programs in a global travel technology environment.