IT Strategy & Operations Leader

Career Wise; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an IT Manager in Penang, Malaysia, to oversee and optimize the IT department's operations, develop strategies, and manage related projects. This role requires at least 8 years of experience with strong leadership capabilities, hands-on expertise in enterprise systems, and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with other departments to implement cost-effective technology solutions while maintaining IT governance standards and enhancing infrastructure aligned with business needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong leadership and organizational capabilities.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the IT department.
• Manage IT resources to align with business goals.
• Develop and maintain IT strategies and procedures.
• Lead IT projects and manage budgets.
• Enhance IT infrastructure based on business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Office tools

Power BI

MS SQL Server

Lotus Notes

.NET

VMware environments

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an IT Manager in Penang, Malaysia, to oversee and optimize the IT department's operations, develop strategies, and manage related projects. This role requires at least 8 years of experience with strong leadership capabilities, hands-on expertise in enterprise systems, and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with other departments to implement cost-effective technology solutions while maintaining IT governance standards and enhancing infrastructure aligned with business needs.