Senior Manager, IT (ERP)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced IT Manager to define and execute digital strategies aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will lead digital transformation initiatives, manage business applications and IT infrastructure, and ensure cybersecurity and data governance. A Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and 8+ years of IT management experience are required. This role offers an opportunity to drive innovation and strategic change within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in IT management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives and managing large-scale system implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, ERP, CRM, and other business-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, drive, and execute the company’s IT and digitalisation strategy.
• Lead organisation-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of business applications.
• Identify, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies for competitive advantage.
• Ensure robust IT infrastructure and data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with business leaders on digital solutions.
• Establish IT governance and compliance standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team.
• Manage vendor relationships and budgets for IT initiatives.
• Prepare reports on IT performance and technology trends.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic problem-solving

Data analytics

Cybersecurity frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Master’s Degree

Tools

ERP systems

CRM

Cloud technologies

Job description

Define, drive, and execute the company’s IT and digitalisation strategy in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.

Lead organisation-wide digital transformation initiatives to optimise processes, enhance system integration, and deliver a seamless user experience across departments.

Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of business applications, ERP systems, CRM, and other digital platforms to support operational efficiency and scalability.

Identify, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and solutions that foster innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Ensure robust IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data governance frameworks to maintain system reliability and safeguard organisational information.

Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities for process automation, digital solutions, and data-driven decision-making.

Establish and enforce IT governance, policies, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance and corporate best practices.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT and digitalisation team, promoting continuous learning and capability development.

Manage key vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets for IT and digitalisation initiatives to maximise value and delivery outcomes.

Prepare and present reports to senior management on IT performance, digital projects, and technology trends impacting the business.

Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in digital adoption across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Define, drive, and execute the company’s IT and digitalisation strategy in alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.

• Lead organisation-wide digital transformation initiatives to optimise processes, enhance system integration, and deliver a seamless user experience across departments.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of business applications, ERP systems, CRM, and other digital platforms to support operational efficiency and scalability.

• Identify, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and solutions that foster innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

• Ensure robust IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data governance frameworks to maintain system reliability and safeguard organisational information.

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities for process automation, digital solutions, and data-driven decision-making.

• Establish and enforce IT governance, policies, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance and corporate best practices.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT and digitalisation team, promoting continuous learning and capability development.

• Manage key vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets for IT and digitalisation initiatives to maximise value and delivery outcomes.

• Prepare and present reports to senior management on IT performance, digital projects, and technology trends impacting the business.

• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in digital adoption across the organisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline; a Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in IT management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives and managing large-scale system implementation projects.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, ERP, CRM, and other business-critical systems.

• Hands-on experience in IT strategy formulation, project management, and systems integration.

• Solid understanding of data analytics, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity frameworks.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strategic mindset with exceptional problem-solving abilities and experience driving organisational change.

• Preferably from a manufacturing background.