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Digital IT Director
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p><ul><li>We are seeking a visionary and business-aligned <strong>Head of Digital &amp; IT</strong> to lead our technology strategy and digital transformation agenda across the Retail/FMCG business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organization's technology strategy, with a focus on digital platforms, enterprise systems, and service excellence.</li><li>The successful candidate will drive technology initiatives that directly support customer acquisition, retention, operational efficiency, and differentiated service delivery. This role will own the full technology, data, and digital strategy, ensuring every investment delivers measurable business impact-from customer engagement and conversion through to platform performance and automation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ol><li><strong> Strategy &amp; Digital Transformation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Define and execute the digital and IT strategy in alignment with organisational goals, translating business needs into clear technology roadmaps and measurable outcomes</li><li>Lead end-to-end digital transformation initiatives across retail operations, e-commerce, supply chain, and distribution channels</li><li>Drive innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies including AI, data analytics, automation, and cloud solutions</li><li>Spearhead omnichannel and e-commerce strategy, including direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms, mobile apps, and marketplace integrations</li></ul><ol start="2"><li><strong> IT Operations &amp; Enterprise Systems</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end IT service function, including service management, platform architecture, and major programme delivery</li><li>Oversee enterprise applications including ERP (SAP ECC/S/4HANA), CRM, POS, and digital platforms</li><li>Ensure IT infrastructure (cloud, network, security, end-user computing) is robust, scalable, secure, and future-ready</li><li>Establish strong IT governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy frameworks</li></ul><ol start="3"><li><strong> Stakeholder Management &amp; Business Partnership</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Act as a key technology advisor to the C-suite and business leaders</li><li>Collaborate closely with retail operations, merchandising, supply chain, finance, and marketing teams to align technology with commercial priorities</li><li>Translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions and drive change management across the organisation</li></ul><ol start="4"><li><strong> Team Leadership &amp; Development</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology team, structuring capabilities across service delivery and project execution</li><li>Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex digital transformation projects on time and within budget</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></span></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field</li><li>Minimum <strong>15+ years</strong> of IT leadership experience, with at least <strong>5+ years</strong> in a senior management role within FMCG, Retail, or Consumer Goods sectors</li><li>Proven track record in leading digital transformation and implementing enterprise-wide systems (ERP,DTC, CRM, POS, e-commerce platforms)</li><li>Deep expertise in retail operations, supply chain, and store technologies</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p><em>点击"申请",即表示您明确同意 Robert Half 可以使用您的个人信息来处理您的工作申请,并不时与您联系以获得未来的就业机会。 如需进一步了解 Robert Half 如何处理您的个人信息以及如何访问和更正您的信息,请阅读 Robert Half 隐私声明<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement&amp;data=05|01|[email protected]|45960615caf741a897da08db12e2448b|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|638124535281002861|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&amp;sdata=txey6FkFkoVyheBOucHzeYO1yTcFywlr7N4oX7M8axY=&amp;reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement</a> 。请不要在您的简历中向我们提交任何敏感的个人数据(例如身份证号码、种族、性别、宗教、婚姻状况或工会会员身份),因为我们此时不收集您的敏感个人数据。</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGFuZmlsby5wYW4uMzg5MDEuMTA5MjFAcmhpY24uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • Shanghai,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 1600000 - 2000000 CNY / Yearly
  • <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p><ul><li>We are seeking a visionary and business-aligned <strong>Head of Digital &amp; IT</strong> to lead our technology strategy and digital transformation agenda across the Retail/FMCG business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organization's technology strategy, with a focus on digital platforms, enterprise systems, and service excellence.</li><li>The successful candidate will drive technology initiatives that directly support customer acquisition, retention, operational efficiency, and differentiated service delivery. This role will own the full technology, data, and digital strategy, ensuring every investment delivers measurable business impact-from customer engagement and conversion through to platform performance and automation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ol><li><strong> Strategy &amp; Digital Transformation</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Define and execute the digital and IT strategy in alignment with organisational goals, translating business needs into clear technology roadmaps and measurable outcomes</li><li>Lead end-to-end digital transformation initiatives across retail operations, e-commerce, supply chain, and distribution channels</li><li>Drive innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies including AI, data analytics, automation, and cloud solutions</li><li>Spearhead omnichannel and e-commerce strategy, including direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms, mobile apps, and marketplace integrations</li></ul><ol start="2"><li><strong> IT Operations &amp; Enterprise Systems</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end IT service function, including service management, platform architecture, and major programme delivery</li><li>Oversee enterprise applications including ERP (SAP ECC/S/4HANA), CRM, POS, and digital platforms</li><li>Ensure IT infrastructure (cloud, network, security, end-user computing) is robust, scalable, secure, and future-ready</li><li>Establish strong IT governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy frameworks</li></ul><ol start="3"><li><strong> Stakeholder Management &amp; Business Partnership</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Act as a key technology advisor to the C-suite and business leaders</li><li>Collaborate closely with retail operations, merchandising, supply chain, finance, and marketing teams to align technology with commercial priorities</li><li>Translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions and drive change management across the organisation</li></ul><ol start="4"><li><strong> Team Leadership &amp; Development</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology team, structuring capabilities across service delivery and project execution</li><li>Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex digital transformation projects on time and within budget</li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></span></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field</li><li>Minimum <strong>15+ years</strong> of IT leadership experience, with at least <strong>5+ years</strong> in a senior management role within FMCG, Retail, or Consumer Goods sectors</li><li>Proven track record in leading digital transformation and implementing enterprise-wide systems (ERP,DTC, CRM, POS, e-commerce platforms)</li><li>Deep expertise in retail operations, supply chain, and store technologies</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p><em>点击"申请",即表示您明确同意 Robert Half 可以使用您的个人信息来处理您的工作申请,并不时与您联系以获得未来的就业机会。 如需进一步了解 Robert Half 如何处理您的个人信息以及如何访问和更正您的信息,请阅读 Robert Half 隐私声明<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement&amp;data=05|01|[email protected]|45960615caf741a897da08db12e2448b|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|638124535281002861|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&amp;sdata=txey6FkFkoVyheBOucHzeYO1yTcFywlr7N4oX7M8axY=&amp;reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.cn/en/privacy-statement</a> 。请不要在您的简历中向我们提交任何敏感的个人数据(例如身份证号码、种族、性别、宗教、婚姻状况或工会会员身份),因为我们此时不收集您的敏感个人数据。</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGFuZmlsby5wYW4uMzg5MDEuMTA5MjFAcmhpY24uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-25T06:05:19Z

Digital IT Director Job in Shanghai | Robert Half