General Manager (IT) – Japanese speaking

Our company has partnered with a Global Internet and E-commerce Company to source for their Technology Team. This role will be based in Singapore with occasional travel to India, China and Japan.
 
This is a chance for you to be part of a dynamic and exciting work environment to achieve your full potential.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality reporting to senior management and governance committees in support of decision making, including resourcing, delivery prioritization, trend analysis, employee communications, and town hall meetings.
• Managing horizontal technology services and administrative responsibilities in the Asia Technology Community.
• Harmonize plans and efforts with Japan's HQ's Technology Divisions.
• Assist in building and distributing technology communications and represent the technology leadership in formal business updates.
• An in-depth understanding of Tech Finance, including costing, accounting, tax benefits, and cost efficiency improvement programs is required.
• Manage IT, Tech Finance, InfoSecurity, Tech General Affairs, and other auxiliary functions to be aligned with strategic objectives of Asia Technology Community.
• Assist in identifying and implementing cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the regional technology team, leaders, as well as stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and operational processes for the business.
• Working across different technology teams to ensure key business updates and risks are captured and discussed with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Interact with key partners in the Technology Division, Ad & Marketing Business, Finance & Accounting, Tax, Governance, Human Resources, vendor management, and IT departments.

 
Job Requirements

• At least 10+ years' progressive experience in the technology sector, preferably within a technology organization.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in the Japanese language (written/ spoken) is highly favourable as required to communicate with Japanese stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with experience assembling, analyzing, and synthesizing data from multiple sources.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with global stakeholders and team members.
• Strong financial acumen, numerate and able to understand financial operational impacts, notably with experience working towards qualifying tax benefits schemes.
• Experience communicating and presenting complex information to multiple levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong ability to work in a cross-region matrix environment, collaborative with culturally diverse teams.
• Strong level of proficiency in MS-Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Previous team management experience would be an advantage. Experience of working in a highly matrixed managed and cross-regional environment would also be beneficial.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership of issues, and having tenacity to drive solutions through to a conclusion with good judgement.
• Quick learner with strong attention to detail.

 
 
Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion please email hassaan.c@worldwide-rs.com

Due to a large volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.
  
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