Head of IT

YKK Holding Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Technology Leader to oversee IT strategies and digital transformation across the ASAO Region. The ideal candidate will drive business reform while managing cybersecurity and infrastructure. With a minimum of 20 years in the manufacturing sector and expertise in IT systems, this role requires a meticulous approach and strong leadership skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's technology landscape at a regional level.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in IT System Development and Information Security management.
• Experience in Information Processing Infrastructure and Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and promote effective IT strategies aligned with management direction.
• Manage IT teams and oversee cybersecurity and industrial technology.

Skills

Leadership

IT reform strategies

Cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

IBM iSeries

Job description

The successful candidatewill be responsible for leading the technology strategy, infrastructure, anddigital transformation initiatives across the ASAO Region.

This role ensures thatIT systems, industrial technology, cybersecurity, and data processes supportproduction operations, supply chain efficiency, quality control, and businessgrowth.

Job Scope and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive business and IT reform strategies to achieve the organization’s medium-term objectives.
• Develop and promote regional and ASAO Group–wide IT strategies that are fully aligned with overall management direction.
• Oversee the development, standardization, and optimization of information systems and IT infrastructure across the ASAO Group, ensuring efficient, secure, and cost-effective operations.
• Establish key performance indicators for information processing costs and promote continuous cost optimization, including bi-annual IT cost forecasting in line with the Company Plan.
• Provide leadership to IT teams across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and industrial technology, while strengthening IT human resource development within the region and across the ASAO Group.
• Implement robust risk management and compliance measures in all information processing activities, identifying and eliminatinginformation security risks across the ASAO Group.
• Promote and enhance the global IT management system to ensure centralized information governance and unified global IT operations.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or its equivalent
• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years of experience leading a team
• Experience in IT System Development & managing Information Security
• Possess knowledge of Information Processing Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Production Management, Warehouse Management & Business Management and have experience in installing relevant IT Systems, preferably in the fastening business
• Possess advanced knowledge of IBM iSeries (iSeries OS/RPG Language, RPGLE, CL, CLLE)
• Meticulous, organized and detailed oriented with strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Minimum 10 years of experience in overseas posting with IT project management preferred

We regret only short-listed candidates will be notified.