Senior Vice President | IT Applications

Sr Vice President | IT Applications
Automotive Parts Manufacturing



Role Overview

This SVP IT Applications position is for a globally leading automotive components manufacturer based in Bangkok. The ideal SVP IT Applications candidate will have the following experience and capabilities:

• ERP Solution Implementation and Service Management w/ a focus on Manufacturing modules
• Experience Implementing & Operating Manufacturing-centric ERP solutions, such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics
• Strong functional and process skills in Manufacturing & Supply Chain domains
• Experience w/ Enterprise Application Integration - ERP & non-ERP integration
• Strong Solutioning | Project & Program Management | Change Management | Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Multi-national Corporation (MNC) experience | Working w/ Global IT Delivery Team
• Strong Interpersonal & Multi-cultural Management skills
• Flexible & collaborative work-style

Written & spoken English competency is required as there is frequent interfacing with other countries and regions.


Key Responsibilities | Deliverables

• Driving Process & System Improvement Initiatives
• Managing a team of staff including ERP consultants, analysts and programmers as well as third-party Systems Integration providers
• Consulting business users to determine needs and to ensure that Applications | Systems | Processes meet user or project requirements
• Release Scheduling & Execution
• Providing user training, support, advice and feedback
• Testing and modifying systems to ensure that that they operate reliably
• Keeping up-to-date with new technology
• Designing/refining IT Service Management procedures and putting them into operation

Experience | Skill Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology | Computer Science | Computer Engineering or similar program
• 8+ Years of practical IT Management Experience | 8+ Years ERP Implementation & Maintenance
• Analytical and Problem Solving skills

• Strong Interpersonal | Communication | People Management skills
• Management and Leadership skills
• Advocate of ITIL IT Service Management practices
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Automotive Industries