Head of IT

Michael Page; Selangor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks a Head of IT to develop and implement IT strategies aligned with business goals. You will oversee IT infrastructure, lead a team of IT professionals, and ensure operations meet performance, security, and compliance standards.

The role requires proven leadership, strong stakeholder communication, and deep knowledge of cybersecurity practices to safeguard information assets and manage budgets effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in aligning IT strategy with business objectives.
• Proven leadership of IT teams and projects.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies to align with business objectives.
• Oversee the management and optimisation of IT infrastructure and systems.
• Lead a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and fostering growth.
• Ensure IT operations meet performance, security and compliance standards.
• Manage budgets and resources within the IT department.

Skills

IT strategy

Leadership

Security awareness

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Build and lead high-performing IT capabilities

Responsibility

• Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives
• Build and lead high-performing IT capabilities

About Our Client

A technology and telecoms organisation.

Job Description

• Develop and implement IT strategies to align with business objectives.
• Oversee the management and optimisation of IT infrastructure and systems.
• Lead a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and fostering growth.
• Ensure IT operations meet performance, security and compliance standards.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively within the IT department.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address technology needs.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance business capabilities.
• Develop policies and procedures to improve IT service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices to safeguard organizational information assets
• Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls, risk management processes, and security compliance requirement
• Champion cybersecurity awareness and drive the integration of security-by-design principles across business and technology initiatives

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Head Of IT Should Have

• A strong background in IT strategy, infrastructure and operations management.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop teams.
• Knowledge of compliance and security standards in IT.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position in a technology and telecoms organisation.

Contact

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7077549