IT Director (CF-34100419)

* Manage all technology operations including.

 Infrastructures (Network, Servers, and all hardware devices)

 Applications

 Help desk for both office & stores

 IT Projects

* Responsible for implementation, development, maintenance of all IT operations closely working with business manager to support their business achievement.

* Lead and manage various projects associated with IT applications & infrastructures including defining requirements, designing functional & technical solutions, providing guidance to Furla Japan/Italy IT team, planning and conducting testing, coordinating user testing, coordinating cut-over/conversion, and preparing for training / manuals and system documentation.

* Implement global IT projects and initiative in Japan and make necessary localization in coordination with Italy IT team

* Analyzing the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.

* Ensure to establish and maintain solid IT policies and systems in line with local requirements and HQ policy.

* Leads and manage IT team in Japan and the external IT vendors and service providers to manage all IT functions required.

* Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.

* Oversees security of systems, networks, and enterprise information as the chair of Security Committee.

* Performs other related duties as assigned

* Proven experience of Department / Team management

* Project & Project mgmt. experience with overseas counter parties (Strong English communication capability) with strong negotiation skill and assertiveness.

* Basic application development experience regardless of application complexity

* Experiences in ERP & Logistics area (backend app) as well as frontend application such as Salesforce / eCommerce platform

* Experience in implementing service management concept to entire IT activities.

* Vendor & budget management experiences

* Flexibility to perform other undefined duties as assigned.

* Capability to dig into the details in hands on, if necessary, while keeping strategic mind set

* Outstanding communication and facilitation skills in Japanese, primary, and in English secondary, and experiences in partnering with business users and other IT members to design and implement systems as desired.

* Excellent organizational and leadership skills