Head of IT

LINKTAL SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKTAL SDN. BHD. in Malaysia seeks a Head of Technology to lead enterprise-wide technology transformation, accountable for strategic uplift of core platforms, delivery excellence, and operational resilience across the enterprise.

This executive role offers exposure to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders, ownership of a mission-critical portfolio, and opportunities to shape long-term technology and digital transformation strategy within a regulated financial services context.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in executive technology leadership roles.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, digital transformation, and data/analytics.
• Strong people leadership and board-level stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with AI adoption, automation, ITIL/ITSM, and DevOps is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including board-level engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technology teams covering engineering, cyber security, analytics, and operations.
• Drive modernisation programs, digital enablement initiatives, and regulatory compliance alignment.
• Oversee technology platforms to ensure scalability, efficiency, and security.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and external vendors to deliver strategic business outcomes.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team with strong governance and delivery standards.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cybersecurity

Enterprise platforms

Digital transformation

Data analytics

People leadership

Stakeholder management

AI adoption

Automation

DevOps

ITIL/ITSM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Job description

Lead enterprise-wide technology transformation in a fast-growing organisation

Attractive executive package with strong long-term investment in technology

Strategic role with exposure to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders

About the Role

We are representing a fast-growing financial services organisation seeking a Head of Technology. This is a high-impact executive role, accountable for the strategic uplift of core technology platforms, delivery excellence, and operational resilience across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage cross-functional technology teams covering engineering, cyber security, analytics, and operations.

Drive modernisation programs, digital enablement initiatives, and regulatory compliance alignment.

Oversee technology platforms to ensure scalability, efficiency, and security.

Partner with senior stakeholders and external vendors to deliver strategic business outcomes.

Build and mentor a high-performing team with strong governance and delivery standards.

What We’re Looking For

Proven track record in executive technology leadership roles, ideally in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

Expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, digital transformation, and data/analytics.

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.

Experience with AI adoption, automation, ITIL, ITSM tools, and DevOps practices is a plus.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including board-level engagement.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications an advantage).

Why Apply?

Executive-level exposure with significant decision-making authority

Full ownership of a mission-critical technology portfolio

Opportunity to shape long-term technology and digital transformation strategy

Supportive, high-calibre leadership team committed to innovation and growth