Head Tech APAC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the role

The Head #Tech APAC (m/f/d) will be responsible for representing the region APAC and all respective markets in the global Tech function, ensuring that we put the customer at the heart of what we do.

The incumbent will have full accountability for providing workplace, infrastructure services and manufacturing IT as well as orchestrating market specific digital and data analytics solution demands. This is all within the overarching goal of fully aligning tech with our business strategy.

The Head TECH APAC will be a member of both the Global #TECH Leadership Team and the Regional APAC Leadership Team, with reporting lines to the CTIO and to the regional leadership.

Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to 6 direct and 14 indirect reports in a complex matrix environment, influencing cross-functional teams without formal authority

Location: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai 

Travel to support the business when required

Do you want the opportunity to formulate informatization technology strategy, develop digital roadmap, and deploy them in the Asia-Pacific region? Are you excited to build and lead a sustainable high-performance team across multi-culture? We’re looking for someone to:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and support to APAC businesses, manufacturing sites and functions

Build a bridge between regional business needs and the functional alignment of the global #TECH organization

Accountable for orchestrating regional and market specific tech solutions and services 

Work closely with key stakeholders to understand business priorities and ensure alignment with deployments of global programs and market-specific requirements 

Innovation: experience of developing and implementing digital roadmaps (old tech to new tech)

Own regional IT project portfolio /budget and investments ensuring realization of business outcomes 

Be a change agent within the APAC region with regards to all digital initiatives

Develop and coach tech employees within the region and ensure built-up of critical capabilities in line with business priorities

Participate in global subject matter communities to jointly share the future direction of critical topics such as system & application architecture, cyber security, operating model, etc. 

Responsible for the implementation of cyber security measures in line with global guidelines and policies (incl. awareness campaigns and employee training)

Orchestrate the Tech roll-out plans and integration of new acquired companies and 3rd party partnerships 

SAP: experience in implementing SAP system, technical expertise of SAP core modules (FI/CO, SD, MM, PP, WM, MES); experience implementing SAP-related integrated interface technologies (development or middleware products) with R3 and S4 software generation experience

Digital Solutions: understand mainstream digital solutions and manage non-core functional modules (CRM, HR, DMS, etc.)

Requirements needed 

Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; candidates with other degrees and strong relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

10+ years of experience in leading high functioning IT Teams and multi-site/country projects 

Proven experience in successfully deploying and implementing IT strategy, standards, systems and processes in or for international commercial and manufacturing-oriented companies 

Strategic minded leader and builder of both vision and bridges, and able to energize teams

Ability to work effectively across cultures and locations, adapting style to different context

High degree of initiative, ownership, and ability to work with little supervision while being resilient to change 

Ability to function in a high-performing environment, lead and motivate direct and indirect reports within the organization and third parties, to achieve short- and long-term goals 

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; and ability to communicate IT related concepts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders 

Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects

Team oriented collaborator paired with execution mentality 

Fluent in English, Chinese language skills are desirable. Any further language is an advantage 

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (US applicants only)


Straumann Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. Straumann Group will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, Straumann Group has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

We comply with the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and Massachusetts law. It is unlawful for private employers to use lie detector tests for pre-employment screening or during employment, except in limited circumstances. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 




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