about the company.
Our client is a well-established business in the commercial sector. They are currently looking for a CTO / Head of IT; this person will be based in Hong Kong (follow Hong Kong office hour) but responsible for overseeing the technical teams for one of their subsidiary in the US & Europe. The right candidate should have a well-rounded background in technologies including ERP/CRM systems, application development, infrastructure, and digital workplace technologies, as well as a proven track record of leading overseas technology teams.
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about the job.
- Oversee an overseas team of 10–15 FTEs across the US and Europe, ensuring technology is a driver for operational excellence.
- Act as the primary IT business partner to senior stakeholders, translating business goals into scalable IT roadmaps.
- Work closely with senior business stakeholders across departments to define, align, and deliver IT strategies, roadmaps, policies, budgets, and action plans for digital transformation projects.
- Lead business analysis efforts by identifying operational pain points, gathering technical requirements, and Re-engineering business processes to improve efficiency.
- Manage the full IT lifecycle including, application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations and budgeting etc..
- Review and manage manpower, budgets, and timelines based on evolving project priorities.
- Drive the end-to-end development and implementation of the group’s proprietary ERP system, ensuring it meets complex business workflows and operational needs.
skills & experiences required.
- Bachelor's Degree or above in Computer Science or a related discipline
- 15+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity. Experience in the commercial sector (such as manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or supply chain) is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of managing overseas teams; must be comfortable with international team meetings and occasional global travel.
- Exceptional business analysis skills; able to dissect business problems and present technical solutions to non-technical executive leadership.
- Well-rounded background in digital solutions and operations, including application development, ERP/CRM systems, eCommerce, infrastructure, and digital workplace technologies.
- Native or near-native English fluency & previous experience studying or working overseas is a major plus; currently based in Hong Kong with a valid work permit is mandatory.
- Experience in planning and developing annual budgets, project timelines, and manpower allocation for overseas teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable moving from high-level strategy to "boots-on-the-ground" project management.
- Possess the curiosity to pick up new technologies and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Candidates with less experience will be considered for the Head of IT position.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity please don’t delay and click APPLY NOW; or for more information, you can reach out to Kelvin Chu at kelvin.chu@randstad.com.hk with your resume.
