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Director - Information Technology (IT)

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Agensi Pekerjaan UniTalent (Recruitment Agency)
  • Kuching, Malaysia
RM 15,000 - RM 23,000 / month

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JOB SUMMARY

Key Responsibilities

1) Strategic Leadership and Digital Transformation

  • Lead the development and execution of a University-wide IT and digital strategy aligned with the University’s strategic plan and mission.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives that enable enhance educational delivery, research capabilities, and operational efficiency, ensuring the University remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
  • Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, cloud computing, and data analytics.
  • Evaluate and align IT innovation opportunities to evolving student and academic needs.

2) IT Governance, Policies and Risk Management

  • Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, standards and procedures to ensure effective decision-making and accountability.
  • Oversee enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, risk management and compliance with internal and external regulations, ensuring the protection of digital assets and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Develop and implement data governance strategies and secure data practices across the University systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.
  • Ensure robust disaster recovery, risk management and business continuity planning.
  • Monitor and ensure adherence to internal policies and external legal and regulatory requirements related to IT operations.

3) Infrastructure, Systems and Services Management

  • Lead and oversee the planning, management and continuous improvement of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, learning management systems, cloud environments, and network systems to support current and future needs.
  • Provide leadership in the planning and direct the selection, implementation and monitoring of enterprise applications (e.g. SSIS, LMS, CRM), ensuring they meet the University's strategic objectives and user requirements.
  • Ensure IT service delivery meets quality, efficiency and user satisfaction benchmarks.
  • Ensure that IT systems are scalable, reliable, and capable of supporting the University's growth and evolving needs.

4) Financial Planning and Resource Management

  • Develop and manage IT budgets, forecasts, and resources aligned to the University's priorities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.
  • Evaluate and secure appropriate technology solutions and ensure strategic vendor management.
  • Provide timely and accurate information and reporting for executive decisionmaking.
  • Ensure efficient use of financial and human resources, aligning expenditures with the University's priorities and achieving cost-effectiveness.

5) Leadership and Team Development

  • Provide strong leadership to the IT department, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Inspire, lead and manage the IT team to deliver performance excellence and foster a culture of learning and development.
  • Set professional and ethical standards for the team and ensure continuous upskilling and certifications.
  • Establish individual and team KPIs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • A Bachelor's IT degree in an area relevant to the duties from a recognised institution, with relevant experience in leading IT teams, overseeing technology operations, develop technology roadmap and IT governance as well as compliance and risk management.
  • A postgraduate qualification relevant to the position.
  • Recognised certifications in security, enterprise architecture, Microsoft, Cisco, and project management (e.g. PMP, ITIL).
  • Membership of relevant recognised professional IT body.
  • Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in IT leadership roles, with proven ability in managing large-scale infrastructure and enterprise systems in a complex organisation.
  • Experience in IT strategy development and execution in higher education or a similarly complex sector.
  • Deep understanding of information security, privacy, disaster recovery and IT compliance.
  • Proven experience in digital transformation, cloud services, and emerging technology adoption.
  • A proven track record in implementing change and innovation across a complex organisation, including the ability to engage staff throughout the process.
  • Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lead and manage change and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM15,000.00 - RM23,000.00 per month

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person