Regional IT Director- India & APAC

12 - 17 years

45 - 50 Lacs

Posted:22 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional IT Director to lead and manage the D&IT strategy, operations, and digital transformation initiatives across India and the broader APAC region. This role will be based in Mumbai and will report directly to the SVP, Office of the CDTO located in the United States. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of regional business and regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership:

    • Develop and execute the regional IT strategy aligned with global objectives.
    • Act as a key liaison between regional business units and global IT leadership.
    • Drive innovation and digital transformation initiatives across the region.
  • Operational Excellence:

    • Oversee day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, and service delivery across India and APAC.
    • Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems and services.
    • Manage regional IT budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
  • Team Management:

    • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional IT team.
    • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Compliance & Risk Management:

    • Ensure compliance with local and international data privacy and cybersecurity regulations.
    • Implement and maintain robust IT governance and risk management frameworks.
  • Project Management:

    • Lead regional IT projects, including ERP rollouts, cloud migrations, and infrastructure upgrades coordinating with the US functional leaders.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a regional or global role.
  • Proven experience managing IT operations across multiple countries in the APAC region.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
  • Experience reporting to or working closely with US-based leadership.

Preferred Competencies:

  • Relationship-building
  • Strategic thinking
  • Negotiation
  • Ability to simplify complex processes and ideas
  • Energy, focus, assertiveness, and diplomacy
  • Highly developed communications skills
  • Knows how to organize people and activities
  • Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience
  • Ability to influence and break down organizational silos
  • Business case development - Ability to identify and focus on business value measurements
Minimum Qualifications
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role as a strategic partner, as well as with leadership and functional teams.
  • 5+ years of experience facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives and projects, based on management objectives.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications

Preferred Skills:

  • ITIL, PMP, or similar certifications.
  • Experience in related industries (e.g., EPC, Critical Infrastructure, Utilities, etc.)
  • Familiarity with regional compliance standards such as GDPR, PDPA, and India s DPDP Act.

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