You will be responsible for overseeing the management of Software development & Engineering, Systems architecture, and Data management for our R&D organization in China.

Responsibilities

• IT for business capabilities: Identify and verify suitable IT solutions meeting the required business capabilities
• IT Strategy Development: Formulate and implement a local IT strategy that aligns with corporate R&D long-term research, innovation and goals. Oversee portfolio management to prioritize and manage IT projects and initiatives and being the bridge with other IT functions
• Technology Roadmap: Develop and manage a technology roadmap that identifies future IT needs and emerging technologies that can enhance R&D outcomes in line with overall corporate R&D strategies and roadmap.
• Innovation Support: Ensure the IT infrastructure supports R&D by facilitating rapid prototyping, experimentation, and collaboration tools for researchers and developers. Chair the IT change control board to oversee and approve changes to the IT environment for R&D.
• Oversee IT Projects: Plan, manage, and oversee the execution of IT-related projects within the R&D department, including infrastructure upgrades, software development, and new technology implementations. Develop and implement IT methodologies and best practices, to improve efficiency and effectiveness, within the IT departments.
• Resource Management: Allocate IT resources efficiently to meet the needs of multiple R&D projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and managing workloads.
• Global corporation with central R&D IT department, to manage, rollout and maintain the deliveries from the central IT organisations, towards the application portfolio supporting our business in China with a unified global process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in R&D Software development & Engineering, Systems architecture, or Data management
• Strong understanding of IT change control and change management processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, in a multicultural context.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Effective vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of R&D methodologies.
• Strong understanding of IT Architecture
• Ability to develop and implement IT methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Chinese.
• Skills in personal development and team building
• Collaborative skills with both the central and local IT organisations
• Good understanding of business related processes such as development, production, logistics and procurement