Head of Software Engineering and Business Process

A leading organisation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Software Engineering and Business Process to spearhead the transformation of internal systems and business processes across multiple countries. This pivotal position offers you the chance to guide a regional team, shape strategic direction, and drive process optimisation that will have a lasting impact on operational efficiency and accuracy.

What you'll do:

As Head of Software Engineering and Business Process based in Kuala Lumpur, you will play a central role in driving transformation across the organisation's regional footprint. Your day-to-day activities will involve guiding a talented team through complex projects designed to optimise internal systems while enhancing business processes. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues from different departments to gain insight into their operational challenges before translating these into practical technical solutions. By championing best practices in automation and standardisation-and supporting change management-you'll help ensure smooth transitions as new systems are adopted. Your ability to analyse existing workflows for inefficiencies will be key in driving improvements that boost accuracy, timeliness, and productivity. With your strategic vision steering both technology initiatives and process engineering enhancements, you'll create an environment where operational excellence is not just an aspiration but a reality.

• Guide, coach, and manage a diverse regional team of engineers and process specialists to ensure high performance, ongoing learning, and strong interpersonal connections.
• Define the long-term vision, roadmap, and strategic direction for business technology initiatives, system development projects, and process engineering improvements.
• Oversee complex system and process transformation programmes that impact operations regionally, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and enhancement of internal systems, backend tools, and enterprise workflows to support evolving business requirements.
• Apply full-stack development expertise to steer system architecture decisions, establish coding standards, and promote technical best practices throughout the team.
• Ensure all system solutions are scalable, reliable, and responsive to changing business needs by implementing robust frameworks for quality assurance.
• Analyse cross-departmental business processes to identify gaps in efficiency or accuracy and recommend targeted improvements for greater productivity.
• Redesign workflows to improve timeliness, precision, productivity, and overall operational performance through automation and standardisation.
• Introduce best practices for process governance while supporting change management initiatives that encourage user adoption of new systems.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders from various functions to understand their operational needs and translate these into effective technical solutions.

What you bring:

To excel as Head of Software Engineering and Business Process you will bring extensive experience managing teams within fast-evolving environments where collaboration is key. Your background should include several years spent overseeing project management or business process improvement initiatives-ideally within multinational organisations-where you've demonstrated empathy towards colleagues needs while delivering dependable results. Technical expertise in full-stack development is crucial; your familiarity with languages like Java or .NET will allow you to guide architectural decisions confidently while maintaining high standards for code quality. You'll also possess strong analytical abilities enabling you to assess workflow inefficiencies sensitively before recommending practical enhancements. Your interpersonal skills-especially your capacity for clear communication-will help build trust among stakeholders as you bridge gaps between technical teams and business units. Above all else your commitment to nurturing others through training opportunities sets you apart as someone who values communal growth over individual achievement.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field is required for this position.
• At least 3 years experience in project management or business process management roles within large organisations is essential for success.
• 5-7 years hands-on experience in full-stack development using languages such as Java, VBA, VB, C#, .NET or JavaScript is necessary for this role.
• Demonstrated proficiency across the full software development lifecycle including requirement analysis, architecture design, database management, coding standards implementation, testing protocols and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions that deliver measurable results for stakeholders.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers or project managers with a focus on nurturing talent through supportive leadership practices.
• Strong multitasking skills enabling you to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or timelines.
• Excellent communication skills with advanced proficiency in written and spoken English are vital for stakeholder engagement across regions.
• Ability to assess workflow inefficiencies sensitively before recommending practical enhancements that benefit both teams and operations.
• Empathy towards colleagues needs combined with dependable results delivery within multinational environments.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside generous opportunities for professional development through ongoing training programmes. The company fosters a culture built on knowledge sharing-encouraging open dialogue between departments so everyone can contribute ideas towards improving operations. Supportive leadership ensures that personal growth is always prioritised; managers invest time in mentoring staff so they can reach their full potential within a dependable network of colleagues. The organisation's dedication to operational excellence means employees are empowered not only by cutting-edge technology but also by processes that reflect best-in-class industry standards. Whether you're looking for career progression or simply want to be part of a warm community where teamwork matters most this company offers everything needed for long-term success.

What's next:

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your expertise will shape the future of regional operations apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C