Senior Director (IT)

Regional IT Strategy and Department Leadership • Lead the Information Technology function as department head, setting strategic direction, priorities, governance, and operating standards • Align IT strategy, investment, resources, and service delivery with business objectives and headquarters’ direction • Oversee IT budget planning, people management, vendor governance, risk management, and executive reporting Cybersecurity, Risk Management and IT Governance • Establish and maintain cybersecurity governance, policies, controls, and security awareness across the organization • Oversee security operations, incident response, identity and access management, endpoint security, compliance, and audit readiness • Ensure IT risks are identified, reported, mitigated, and managed in line with business requirements and group standards Infrastructure, Operations and Service Delivery • Oversee enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud platforms, data centres, end-user computing, collaboration tools, and workplace technologies • Ensure stable, secure, and efficient IT operations, service management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and support services • Drive standardization, operational improvement, and vendor performance across countries and technology domains Enterprise Applications, Data and Digital Transformation • Provide leadership for enterprise applications, ERP platforms, data warehouse modernization, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, generative AI, and digital transformation initiatives • Ensure business applications and data platforms are effectively governed, integrated, operated, and continuously improved • Collaborate with headquarters, business leaders, local IT teams, and external partners to deliver scalable solutions and measurable business value Requirement • Minimum 20 years of progressive professional experience in Information Technology, including enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, IT operations, and digital transformation • Minimum 15 years of experience leading corporate or regional IT functions across infrastructure, security, applications, governance, service delivery, and vendor management • Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience as an IT department head, regional IT leader, Senior Director, or equivalent, with accountability for strategy, budget, people management, and executive stakeholder engagement • Strategic leadership capability to define and execute enterprise and regional IT strategy aligned with business priorities, risk appetite, and group IT direction • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, security operations, identity and access management, endpoint protection, incident response, compliance, and security awareness • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud services, data centers, end-user computing, collaboration platforms, IT service management, business continuity, and disaster recovery • Experience managing enterprise applications and ERP platforms, including implementation, rollout, integration, operations, business process improvement, and change management • Knowledge of artificial intelligence, generative AI, data analytics, automation, responsible AI governance, and practical application of AI technologies to improve business productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency • Proven ability to manage regional IT organizations, budgets, vendors, outsourcing partners, governance frameworks, policies, audits, and cross-country standardization initiatives • Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and people development skills, with the ability to engage senior management, headquarters, business leaders, and local IT teams