IT Digital Transformation Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve as the primary technology partner for the Export business, bridging business strategy and technology execution. The role identifies improvement opportunities, shapes and prioritizes digital demand, and leads the adoption of technology, automation that deliver measurable business value.Business Partnership & AlignmentServe as the primary IT point of contact and trusted technology advisor for Export leadership and business stakeholders.Build a deep understanding of business strategy, processes, pain points and growth priorities.Translate business requirements into practical technology solutions and communicate technical topics in business terms.Align Export priorities with APAC and Global IT strategy, architecture, security and governance standards.Demand & Portfolio ManagementCapture, assess and prioritize technology demand in partnership with business owners and APAC IT.Develop business cases covering expected benefits, cost, risk, resources and value realization.Maintain a transparent initiative pipeline, roadmap and status view for Export leadership.Coordinate feasibility assessment, solution options and delivery ownership with regional and global IT teams.Digital Transformation & InnovationDevelop and maintain the Export digital transformation roadmap aligned with business objectives.Identify opportunities for process simplification, digitization, workflow optimization and automation.Evaluate and recommend fit-for-purpose capabilities across AI, automation/RPA, cloud and data analytics.Facilitate innovation and process-improvement workshops with cross-functional stakeholders.Project, Risk & Vendor managementLead small to medium technology and transformation initiatives from concept through implementation and handover.Manage scope, milestones, budget, resources, dependencies, risks and stakeholder communication.Coordinate vendors, consultants, implementation partners and internal delivery teams.Ensure solutions meet agreed business requirements and applicable company standards.Change Management & AdoptionDevelop stakeholder, communication, training and adoption plans for new technology and processes.Drive effective rollout, user readiness and sustained adoption while minimizing business disruption.Track delivery outcomes and support realization of expected business benefits.PROFILEBachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, business or a related discipline.10+ years of relevant experience in IT business partnering, digital transformation, business process improvement, project/program management is a plusProven experience leading cross-functional technology or transformation initiatives from concept through adoption.Experience in a matrix organization and in partnering with regional and global teams.Experience with SAP is essential; exposure to data and analytics, automation/RPA, cloud platforms and AI-enabled business solutions is preferred.Experience supporting commercial, retail, distribution, sports or consumer-goods organizations is preferred.Strong written and spoken English; Mandarin is an advantage in order to liaise with the clients and customers who are English and Mandarin speakers