IT Strategic Assistant Manager

Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd (Bang Rak)

Bangkok, Thailand

Honda has been a pioneer and leader in the Thai automotive sector since the establishment of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in 1964, Our operations encompass R&D, production, and sales of motorcycles, automobiles, power products and parts and accessories. Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was established in Thailand in October 1964 as a distributor of motorcycles in 1996, The company took the role of Honda's ASEAN Regional Headquarters. Due to the Asia and Oceania region’s fast growth and diverse market and Honda focused on localizing its operations to be closer to customers the company appointed Asian Honda Motor its Asia and Oceania Regional Headquarters in 2004, with responsibility for coordinating Honda's activities in 12 countries and supporting Honda's operations in several additional countries within the region.

About this position

The IT Strategic Assistant Manager will act as a trusted advisor to Honda Biz, aligning regional IT strategies with their business needs and global objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to Honda Biz, understanding their business needs and global strategy and objectives to develop regional IT strategies that align with their goals.
• Assist to conduct comprehensive assessments of IT environments, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Assist to Develop business cases and strategic roadmaps outlining the recommended approach for IT transformation initiatives.
• Assist to Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies and best practices.
• Assist to Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on topics such as digital transformation, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and IT governance.
• Lead workshops, presentations, and executive briefings to communicate IT strategy recommendations and gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in organization.
• Keep up with industry trends, new technologies, and regulations to help our company and clients stay competitive, compliant, and achieve greater efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Proven experience in IT strategy and IT implementation.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable IT strategies.
• Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.