Assistant Vice President, IT Engineer

at  SOMPO HOLDINGS ASIA PTE LTD

POSITION SUMMARY:

The IT Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining the IT infrastructure and assets of the Singapore RHQ office, ensuring they remain secure and fully operational. Additionally, this role involves providing IT helpdesk support to end-users and collaborating with IT teams across various APAC group companies to support regional IT initiatives. Occasional travel to other Sompo office locations may be required.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organization and a regional IT function.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in managing IT network devices and Microsoft 365 services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise user manuals and documentation.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with IT teams across global group companies.
• Well-developed decision-making and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain decisions and negotiate appropriate solutions.
• Critical thinking skills to identify and analyze stakeholder requirements, recognize areas of concern, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Effective organizational and workload management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• ITIL or similar professional qualification is highly desirable; additional qualifications in security, cloud, network, and infrastructure domains are a plus.
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Japanese is required as the job scope require to communicate and liaise with Headquarters in Japan.