Head of Technology & Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Technology & Infrastructure will oversee the strategic planning, execution, and maintenance of IT infrastructure and technology solutions to support business goals. This role requires a strong understanding of the Technology & Telecoms industry and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • The role reports to the Global Chief Technology Officer and is highly strategic.
  • Lead technology infrastructure across multiple regions

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial institution in Malaysia with presence across Southeast Asia. This is a confidential search.

Job Description

The Head, Infrastructure is responsible for setting the strategic direction, governance, design, delivery, and operations of enterprise-wide IT infrastructure across the Group. The role ensures that infrastructure platforms are resilient, secure, scalable, cost-efficient, and compliant, while effectively enabling business growth, digital transformation, and regulatory obligations.This position provides end-to-end accountability covering infrastructure solution delivery, engineering, operations, service reliability, and modernisation initiatives across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, in close partnership with business, architecture, security, risk, and delivery stakeholders.Decisions made independently:

  • Infrastructure operating decisions to ensure service availability, resilience, and security.
  • Prioritisation of infrastructure incidents, remediation actions, and recovery strategies.
  • Approval of infrastructure operational spend within delegated authority.
  • Deployment standards, operational controls, and service operating procedures.



Recommendations typically endorsed by the line manager:

  • Infrastructure strategy, road map, and major transformation initiatives.
  • Capital investments and vendor sourcing strategies.
  • Changes to infrastructure operating model and sourcing arrangements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Technology & Infrastructure should have:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in leading overall infrastructure for a large organization
  • Bachelor's degree of Engineering or Computer Science or other academic achievement.
  • Strong strategic, technical, and operational leadership
  • Sound judgement under pressure and disciplined execution mindset
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Deep commitment to resilience, security, compliance, and value delivery

What's on Offer

The opportunity to work with a large, highly impactful organization with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Contact
Uday Broca
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7044986
Phone number
+60323024104

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Infrastructure
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Uday Broca
Consultant contact
+60323024104
Job Reference
JN-062026-7044986

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.