Chief Information Officer

Posted 07 April 2023
LocationYangon Region
Job type Permanent
Reference36610

Job description

• Leading International Media Group
• Exciting Role
• Location: Yangon, Myanmar


The Company

The company is an internationally-noted media and entertainment group holding 20+ million subscribers and enjoying a history of strong, consistent growth. As part of its leadership succession planning in Myanmar, the Executive Management team is now ready to appoint an internationally experienced CIO to lead their Technical and IT department.

 

The Position
Reporting to CEO, whilst enjoying membership of its Board, the CIO will be responsible for the overall smooth and efficient functioning of the Technical and IT department of the company. This will include the ensuring that all systems and processes are running smoothly and efficiently. Naturally, there will be a need to develop and implement policies and procedures, manage and mentor the team and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. There will be a need to work with other department in the identifying and implementing new requirements to improve the company’s operations and competitiveness.

 

The Person
Interested candidates will possess a Degree with at least 5 years of working experience in a similar senior-level leadership capacity. To succeed, candidates must have a successful track record consisting of Telecommunication / ISP/ PayTV / Broadcast media experience. Candidates should possess extremely strong communication and influencing skills, an analytical mind-set with an aptitude for operational problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple departments and teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally-acclaimed powerhouse with a strong global footprint whilst enjoying a challenge within the frontier market of Myanmar. The position will be based in Yangon whilst the appointed individual.