Position: Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Our client, one of Japan’s largest general trading companies (総合商社), is seeking a visionary CIO to lead their IT initiatives in Vietnam. The company holds a stakes in one of Japan’s leading convenience store groups and is rapidly expanding its presence in Vietnam, currently operating over 180 stores across the country.
*Position Overview:*
As the new CIO, you will play a critical role in shaping and driving the company’s growth strategy in Vietnam. You will be responsible for building a strong, local management team, ideally composed of Vietnamese professionals. A deep understanding of Vietnam’s culture, particularly its business environment, is essential for success in this role.
*Key Responsibilities:*
- Lead the IT department to support and accelerate business expansion in Vietnam.
- Build and mentor a high-performing management team.
- Align technology initiatives with the company’s business goals, ensuring smooth and scalable operations.
Requirements
*Requirements:*
MUST
- 5 Years proven experience in C-level management, ideally as a CIO.
- Strong leadership and team-building experience.
- Graduate from an international university.
- Experience working with multinational companies.
- Native-level proficiency in Vietnamese.
- Business-level proficiency in English.
- Retail and Logistics industry experience
PS. Not necessary Japanese Language.
The company is looking for someone who is committed to a long-term role. As a Japanese 総合商社, most expatriates currently rotate every three years, but this position offers the opportunity for extended tenure.
Benefits
*Salary:* Negotiable and competitive within the Vietnamese market.
*Location:* Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
*Other great benefits as a C level.