Country IT Manager

Job summary

Adecco's client, a global leader in automotive safety systems, is looking for a Country IT Manager to join their team. 

Job Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and manage the local IT team, ensuring high-performance service delivery and operational excellence.
• Supervise day-to-day IT operations and ensure continuous professional development of team members.
• Establish proactive communication with the business and other IT teams to foster a collaborative environment.

Strategic IT Management:

• Develop and drive the local IT strategy, ensuring alignment with both local management strategies and global IT expectations.
• Act as a key IT advisor to the local business leadership, contributing to business strategy discussions and identifying technology-driven growth opportunities.

Global & Regional Project Implementation:

• Lead, collaborate on, or implement regional and global IT projects in Vietnam, ensuring they align with the company's overall IT goals.
• Ensure the successful execution of digital transformation initiatives (e.g., Citizen Development, AI/ML, and data-driven organizational models).

Security, Governance, and Compliance:

• Collaborate with global security teams to maintain awareness and monitor security risks, implementing measures to mitigate potential threats.
• Ensure full compliance with both internal company policies and external industrial standards, including ISO, SOX, TISAX, ITGC, JAMA/JAPIA.
• Implement and maintain IT governance frameworks, ensuring proper documentation and audit readiness.

Budgeting & Resource Management:

• Manage the IT budget for the company, ensuring cost efficiency while delivering high-value IT services.
• Monitor spending to align with corporate financial goals and IT strategy.

Business Alignment & Service Delivery:

• Maintain strong relationships with local management, ensuring IT solutions align with and support business objectives.
• Actively participate in business strategy development and work as "One Team" with the broader IT function to deliver integrated solutions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Execute any other duties assigned by the ASEAN IT Manager.
• Be a strong advocate for regional/global security awareness and standards implementation.

Experience requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management roles, with a proven track record of leading IT teams and projects.
• Experience in the automotive industry or a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• Previous experience working on global teams or overseas assignments is a plus.
• Experience working in or leading IT initiatives in international or cross-cultural environments is a strong advantage.

Technical Expertise:

• Solid understanding in many of these key IT domains:
  • Network and infrastructure management
  • IT service delivery and support
  • Systems and application development
  • Security, governance, and compliance (SOX, ITGC, TISAX, etc.)
  • Digital transformation and innovation
  • Business strategy, budgeting, and planning
  • Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• A strong grasp of emerging technologies, including AI, ML, and data analytics, is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to align IT initiatives with business objectives and deliver measurable results.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to drive innovation and digital transformation.

Education requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

If you are interested in this position, please click the APPLY button or reach out to our consultant, Ms. Trang Nguyen at trang.nguyen@adecco.com or +84 985 236 870 for a further discussion.

Contact Person

•   Trang Nguyen
•  Adecco