INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

IOI Acidchem Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the palm oil industry in Penang seeks a head for its Information Technology Department. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of managerial experience. Key responsibilities include streamlining IT operations and formulating technology strategies. The position offers various perks, including educational support and medical coverage.

Benefits

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Loans

Sports (e.g., Gym)

Parking

Medical Coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years related working experience at the managerial level.
• Knowledge with AI tools and Analytics tools will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Streamline operation of the IT Department in alignment with business objectives.
• Formulate and implement IT strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure smooth development of processes for quality deliverables.
• Work closely with decision makers in other departments on technology solutions.

Skills

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Good prioritization skills

Effective communications and excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent IT skills

Excellent networking skills with vendors

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT related field

Job description

Heads the Information Technology Department through the use of IT as a strategic tool to support and service the immediate and future business needs of the organization.

Duties & Accountability

• Streamline operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization.
• Organize resources and set goals and objectives.
• Formulate and implement IT strategies, policies and procedures.
• Serve information processing by planning, organizing, evaluating IT operations and managing staff effectively.
• Lead the team to make use of IT as a strategic tool to support and educate end users.
• Project Management, develop budgets, promote process improvement and resolve conflict.
• Ensure smooth and proper development and implementation of processes to ensure quality of deliverables.
• Improve IT Infrastructure (Enterprise Servers, Network capacity and Security) based on business requirements.
• Work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost‑effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
• Define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Work with groups within IT infrastructure and IT applications in resolving problem issues.

Authority

• Plan and allocate resources for IT projects.
• Plan and allocate computers and printers for users.
• Approve overtime, annual leave and gate pass.
• Verify and approve purchase request, purchase order and invoice within allowed limit.

Competency & Qualification Required

• Tertiary Qualification – Degree in Computer Science or IT related field or related working experience.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good prioritization skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans.
• Effective communications and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills combined with a good head for business.
• Excellent networking skills with vendors and service providers.
• Minimum 8 years related working experience at the managerial level.

Other Special Requirement

Knowledge with AI tools and Analytics tools will be an added advantage.

Company Overview

IOI OLEOCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES BERHAD (29994-D) is a member of the IOI Group, one of the largest integrated palm oil producers in the world. We are seeking dynamic, ambitious and qualified individuals to join us in Prai, Penang.

Perks and Benefits

• Miscellaneous allowance
• Education support
• Loans
• Sports (e.g., Gym)
• Parking
• Medical (Clinical, Hospital, GTL & GPA Coverage)