Director, Information Technology - APAC
FMCG | Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Transformation
A rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing and supply chain organisation is entering a pivotal phase of transformation following its acquisition by a large global enterprise.
With strong organic growth, expanding international operations and a clear mandate to standardise technology platforms across the globe, the organisation is investing heavily in enterprise systems, governance and digital capability to support its next stage of scale.
We are now seeking a Director, Information Technology - APAC to lead the regional technology agenda and play a critical role in shaping the future operating model.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering the APAC technology strategy across a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.
Reporting to a US-based Senior Vice President of Technology and operating within a global shared services framework, the role partners closely with executive leaders across operations, finance and supply chain. The position operates within a matrix structure, requiring strong influence, political acumen and commercial judgement.
This is not a hands-on technical role. It is a strategic transformation leadership position with responsibility for enterprise platforms, governance, vendor strategy and post-acquisition integration.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Develop and execute a 5-year APAC technology roadmap aligned to global standards and business growth objectives
* Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership on technology investment, risk, and value creation
* Lead CapEx and OpEx planning with a strong focus on scalability, efficiency and return on investment
Enterprise Transformation
* Lead large-scale ERP transformation, including migration from legacy platforms to Microsoft Dynamics 365
* Drive technology integration across M&A activity, ensuring consistency without disrupting manufacturing and supply chain operations
* Oversee enterprise initiatives across cloud platforms, data, AI enablement (including Microsoft Copilot) and operational technology
Governance, PMO & Vendor Strategy
* Establish and embed strong IT governance, cybersecurity and PMO disciplines across APAC
* Lead strategic evaluation of outsourced versus in-house delivery models
* Manage key technology partners to ensure service performance, cost transparency and alignment to business priorities
Business Partnership
* Partner with senior leaders across FMCG manufacturing and supply chain to enable growth, margin improvement and operational excellence
* Balance global technology standards with local operational realities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
About You
You are a senior technology leader with a track record of delivering enterprise-scale transformation in FMCG, manufacturing or supply-chain-led organisations.
You will bring:
* Proven experience leading large-scale ERP implementations (Dynamics 365 highly desirable)
* Strong exposure to post-acquisition integration and standardisation programs
* Commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to engage credibly with executive stakeholders
* Deep experience in vendor management, governance and complex delivery environments
* The leadership presence to operate effectively within a global, matrix organisation
Why This Role
* Newly created position with a clear mandate to lead growth-driven transformation
* Significant enterprise investment in technology and standardisation
* High visibility role working with global leadership
* Opportunity to shape long-term technology strategy during a period of accelerated growth