Information Technology Director

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.