Senior Manager, Technology

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced technology leader to drive strategy, transformation and cybersecurity across the business. You will partner with local and regional leaders to translate needs into practical, scalable technology solutions that propel growth.

In a lean, collaborative environment you will mentor the technology team, govern risk, oversee projects and vendors, and champion AI adoption to unlock operational excellence and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience across multiple technology domains.
• Proven leadership experience managing technology teams and external service providers.
• Strong understanding of IT operations, infrastructure, enterprise applications and cybersecurity.
• Experience delivering technology transformation, systems implementation or business improvement initiatives.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Strong project and vendor management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall technology function across applications, infrastructure, IT operations and cybersecurity
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where technology can improve operational performance and business outcomes
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and technology-enabled process improvements
• Oversee technology governance, risk management and cybersecurity practices
• Manage technology projects and vendors to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets
• Monitor service performance and drive continuous improvement across technology operations
• Support the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions
• Collaborate with regional technology teams to align local business priorities with broader technology roadmaps
• Lead, coach and develop internal technology team members

Skills

Technology leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

IT operations

Cybersecurity

Digital transformation

AI adoption

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/IS

Job description

Drive technology strategy, transformation and business enablement in a growing corporate environment.

We are seeking an experienced technology leader to oversee technology operations, digital initiatives and cybersecurity while partnering closely with business leaders to support organisational growth and transformation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, lead technology improvements and drive innovation initiatives including AI adoption, while working within a lean and collaborative environment where impact matters more than hierarchy.

You will act as the key technology partner to local stakeholders while collaborating with regional technology teams to ensure business needs are effectively translated into practical and sustainable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall technology function across applications, infrastructure, IT operations and cybersecurity

Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where technology can improve operational performance and business outcomes

Drive digital transformation initiatives and technology-enabled process improvements

Oversee technology governance, risk management and cybersecurity practices

Manage technology projects and vendors to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets

Monitor service performance and drive continuous improvement across technology operations

Support the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions

Collaborate with regional technology teams to align local business priorities with broader technology roadmaps

Lead, coach and develop internal technology team members

What We're Looking For

Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems or related discipline

Minimum 15 years of experience across multiple technology domains

Proven leadership experience managing technology teams and external service providers

Strong understanding of IT operations, infrastructure, enterprise applications and cybersecurity

Experience delivering technology transformation, systems implementation or business improvement initiatives

Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into technology solutions

Strong project and vendor management experience

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ideal Candidate

You are a practical technology leader who enjoys balancing strategy and execution.

You are comfortable operating in a lean environment where influence, adaptability and collaboration are essential to success.