Regional IT Governance Manager - Asia Region

Job Overview

The Regional IT Governance Manager will manage and coordinate IT governance, risk, and cost management initiatives across Yamaha’s Asian regional companies, ensuring alignment with Yamaha’s global policies and standards. The successful candidate will effectively coordinate for regional IT initiatives with respective country -heads of IT while collaborating closely with Yamaha’s HQ, ensuring that Asian IT operations meet Yamaha's global standards and strategic objectives.

Working setup - 5 days non hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Governance and Compliance:
• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks in line with Yamaha’s global policies and local regulations across the Asia region.
• Act as a liaison to ensure all regional IT teams adhere to Yamaha’s IT policies, standards, and procedures. à All policies not limited to IT security
• Risk and Security Management:
• Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks in collaboration with local IT teams , ensuring robust cybersecurity measures across the region.
• Oversee regular IT audits to monitor risk controls, ensuring alignment with HQ’s expectations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with HQ to report on risk management, identifying proactive strategies to address emerging threats.
• IT Cost Management:
• Collaborate with IT teams to develop and monitor IT Investment budgets, prioritizing cost-effective resource allocation and adherence to financial targets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, such as shared services or cloud-based solutions, without compromising quality or security.
• Provide regular reports to HQ on budget status, cost-saving initiatives, and value-driven spending across regional projects.
• Project and Initiative Management:
• Be part of PMO, ensuring alignment with Yamaha’s global IT strategy, budget, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with local teams for timely project execution and engage HQ stakeholders through regular progress updates and transparent reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact for IT initiatives within the Asia region, tracking progress and presenting key milestones to HQ.
• Stakeholder Communication and Regular Reporting:
• Act as a bridge between Asian regional operations and Yamaha HQ in Japan, ensuring consistent, structured communication on IT governance activities, challenges, and performance.
• Provide detailed, regular reports to HQ on IT initiatives, compliance, risk mitigation efforts, and project status, tailored to inform HQ leadership’s strategic decisions.
• Facilitate cross-regional knowledge sharing, promote best practices, and encourage a collaborative approach to IT governance in alignment with HQ’s goals.
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in IT governance, risk management, compliance, or IT project management, ideally within a multinational organization.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or PMP are highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001), compliance standards, risk management, and IT cost management.
• Regional Expertise: Familiarity with regulatory environments in Asian countries and experience managing cross-country IT governance.
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, capable of providing detailed, data-driven insights to HQ to support effective decision-making.