CareerPlan

IT Manager

PenangFull-time2026-05-25 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead MES software developers and manage the development operating model for Manufacturing Execution Systems, driving engineering excellence through Test-Driven Development (TDD) and AI-augmented development to deliver high-quality manufacturing solutions at scale.

Role type

Senior IT Manager (MES Engineering & Strategy)

Builds

Production-ready MES software, engineering operating models, and AI-integrated development workflows

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Software / AI Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

People leadership, MES system management, Test-Driven Development (TDD), AI-assisted development, CI/CD, automated testing frameworks, backend/frontend development, API design, technical strategy, financial forecasting, cost management

Preferred skills

Manufacturing domain knowledge, scaling engineering practices across distributed teams, modernization of legacy systems

Technologies

MES, TDD, AI tools, CI/CD, automated testing frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead and manage MES software engineers; Establish TDD as the default development approach; Drive adoption of AI-augmented development practices; Define governance and standards for responsible AI use; Mentor developers and build high-performing teams; Manage IT assets, capital costs, and financial forecasting; Drive continuous improvement in IT service performance and metrics; Coordinate work schedules and performance management; Support incident and change management processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership