Head of IT

Job Summary

Lead EON Berhad’s IT strategy, infrastructure, systems and digital initiatives to support secure, efficient and integrated business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and implementation of IT initiatives, ensuring effective integration across application systems.

• Manage IT projects, schedules, resources, risks, scope and priorities to ensure agreed objectives and deadlines are achieved.

• Oversee the performance and capability development of the IT team through training, coaching, empowerment and knowledge sharing.

• Partner with management and business users to analyse operational requirements and recommend suitable technology solutions.

• Develop and monitor IT policies and controls to support data accuracy, security, and legal and regulatory compliance.

• Manage relationships and contract negotiations with technology consultants, service providers and vendors.

• Oversee the selection, usage and maintenance of application systems, desktop hardware and software.

• Ensure the reliability and availability of IT infrastructure, including SAP, local and wide area networks and corporate email systems.

• Lead infrastructure upgrades and change-management activities to support project implementation and business improvement.

• Monitor technology trends, infrastructure developments and industry best practices to improve IT effectiveness.

• Support organisational reporting requirements, performance measurement and data integrity across business functions.

• Manage departmental operations, cost efficiency, budget planning and overall IT activities. [JD - Head IT | Word]

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing IT operations, infrastructure, systems and technology projects.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity and data governance.

• Experience managing SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems would be advantageous.

• Strong project management, vendor management, budgeting and contract-negotiation capabilities.

• Ability to translate business requirements into practical and effective technology solutions.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder-management and decision-making skills.

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across business and technical functions.

• Able to lead teams, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Apply now and be part of our journey in strengthening technology and business performance.