Head of Innovation & Transformation

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 270,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Additional benefits

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Head of Innovation & Transformation to drive analytics program management and lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects. The role focuses on defining an innovation roadmap aligned with market trends and corporate objectives, leveraging data, analytics, and AI to develop innovative policies and products.

You will foster partnerships with technology providers, startups, and academia, monitor program progress, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Expertise in program management and analytics innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management efforts within the analytics department to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Skills

Program management

Analytics innovation

Cross-functional leadership

IT project delivery

Tools

PL/SQL (Oracle)

MS SQL

Informatica PowerCenter

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Qlik Replicate

Job description

• Lead program management efforts within the analytics department to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Define and implement the innovation roadmap aligned with corporate objectives and market trends.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies (Data, Analytics, and AI) to develop innovative policies, processes, and products that drive business growth.
• Foster partnerships with technology providers, startups, and academic institutions to unlock innovation opportunities.
• Monitor the progress of various programs and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal and external teams to ensure project alignment.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and organisational policies in all initiatives.
• Mentor and guide team members to achieve professional growth and project success.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Innovation & Transformation should have:

• Strong expertise in program management and innovation within the analytics field.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Hands-on experience in PL/SQL (Oracle), MS SQL, Informatica PowerCenter, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Qlik Replicate, with knowledge of CDC for real-time ETL processing
• Solid experience in IT project delivery, including system implementation and technology deployment

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary between MYR 270,000 and MYR 360,000.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Additional benefits to support your professional and personal needs.

This is a role to contribute to digital transformation in the financial services industry in Kuala Lumpur.

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