Regional IT Director, APAC

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APAC Regional Director of Strategy and Transformation

Overall job purpose :

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This role plays a key role to lead and optimise Inchcape’s Technology execution strategy to deliver long term commercial growth for the region. Works closely with the Director of Transformation & Performance to develop the technology roadmap for the region.

As a member of the Global Commercial Leadership Team and will work closely with the global Platforms and Digital Delivery Centres to deliver quality and cost-effective services that are compliant with group standards.

The scope of technology solutions includes Solution Delivery, ERP Implementations, Security, Service Delivery and infrastructure.

Main duties and responsibilities :

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• Own the Technology roadmap for the APAC region that is aligned with Distribution Excellence roadmap.
• Working closely with the APAC Regional Transformation Director and the Global Platform Leaders deliver a class leading digital experience for customers, OEMs, and staff through the adoption of DXP, DAP, ERP, and DMS.
• Provide technology sponsorship and leadership for new initiatives within the APAC region e.g. Vehicle Lifecycle Services programmes, GBS, PeopleHub etc.
• Working closely with the Platform leaders to deliver highly efficient technology operations globally and in local markets that give appropriate service levels.
• Working closely with the Group CISO to ensure the APAC region achieves the necessary levels for cyber security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Working closely with the M&A team and plays a strong role in due diligence, developing the value creation plan, and post-merger integration. Own the technology benefits case of each deal.
• Own and continually optimise the APAC Technology budget.
• Make an active contribution as part of the global Commercial Leadership Team
• Ensure the APAC region remains compliant with all Inchcape policies, standards, and controls.
• Build an efficient and effective IT function in the region across all markets. Lead and develop the required technical skills in the regional Technology team.

Key result areas’ / performance expectations :

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The business environment in which the Regional Technology Director will operate is dynamic including :

He / she must demonstrate gr eat adaptability, good influencing and negotiating skills, comfortable delivering in a matrix environment with high levels of ambiguity

Levels of authority :

reporting line above & below)

Reports to APAC Regional Director of Strategy and Transformation

Direct reports include :

Key Stakeholders

On-going relationships / third parties

APAC Executive Team

Regional Transformation teams e.g. DE, Finance

Digital Delivery Centres

Skills and Attributes

Experience

For any technical support please email to HRIS.Support@inchcape.com

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