Information Technology Director

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

· Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap supporting organizational growth, scalability, and operational efficiency.

· Manage the annual IT budget, hardware/software procurement, vendor negotiations, and licensing compliance.

· Formulate and enforce IT governance policies, regulatory compliance standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Systems

· Oversee core infrastructure including enterprise cloud networks (AWS/Azure/GCP), local networks, communications platforms, and SaaS portfolios.

· Ensure maximum uptime, performance reliability, and disaster recovery readiness across all business applications.

· Standardize service desk processes to optimize user support, issue resolution, and system provisioning.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

· Lead enterprise risk management, zero-trust initiatives, threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and security awareness training.

· Drive compliance with relevant industry frameworks and regulations.

· Maintain comprehensive incident response protocols and lead rapid remediation in the event of security breaches.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

· Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing IT teams, including system administrators, network engineers, and support specialists.

· Foster a service-oriented culture that bridges technical initiatives with non-technical business units.

Job requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field (Master’s preferred).

● 8+ years in IT operations, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or director-level position.

● Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO) and regulatory compliance standards.

● Experience managing IT integration through organizational scaling, mergers, or acquisitions.

● Demonstrated experience with AI automation platforms and enterprise productivity tool rollouts.

● Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

● Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

● Good team player with a startup mindset, demonstrating respect for timelines and collaborative spirit.

Tell employers what skills you have

Vendor Negotiation
It Business Development
Scalability
Regulatory Compliance
Disaster Recovery Plans
Computer Science
Annual Budget
Strategic Leadership
Issue Resolution
Local Area Network
Service Management processes
Infrastructure
Procurement of IT hardware
Infrastructure Implementations
Operations & Services
MIS