Director of Technology / Solutions Architect

About the Company:

• A global, full-service software consulting agency headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
• The company specializes in delivering digital solutions by integrating strategy, experience and design, engineering and managed services.
• The company provides state of the art digital solutions consulting, user experience services, web, intranet and mobile application development.
• They serve a diverse range of industries, including health, financial services, retail and consumer goods, travel and tourism, technology and telecommunications, media, sports and entertainment.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Technology to lead our APAC technology strategy, focusing on Malaysia and Hong Kong. This role requires deep expertise in the region’s modern web architectures, cloud platforms, digital innovation, and strong people management experience. You will play a crucial role in leading technology teams, engaging in sales pitches, and driving the adoption of innovative solutions that enhance business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Development

• Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance digital solutions platforms.
• Drive cloud-native and modern architecture strategies using platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), commercetools or similar, Headless CMS like Builder.io, or Contentful and Drupal.
• Ensure best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud technologies (AWS / GCP / Azure etc).

Technology Strategy & Leadership:

• Define and implement technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the adoption of modern content management, microservices and AI-driven innovations.
• Drive the development of a Google Cloud Platform capability in the region with an emphasis on Data Engineering and AI.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to drive competitive advantage.

People & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and mentor technology teams across Malaysia and Hong Kong, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build and scale teams, ensuring effective talent management and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, and delivery) to align technology solutions with business goals.

Sales & Business Engagement:

• Actively participate in sales pitches, providing technology expertise to secure new business.
• Develop technical proposals and innovative solutions to address client needs.
• Partner with business teams to drive client engagement, pre-sales strategies, and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in technology leadership, with a strong background in digital transformation.
• Working experience in software consulting agency (current or previous experience) is a must.
• Strong background in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), MACH architecture, microservices and cloud technologies.
• Expertise in cloud platforms – Google Cloud or AWS etc.
• Proven people management experience.
• Hands-on experience in sales pitches, technical pre-sales, and client-facing engagements.
• Solid understanding of AI-driven solutions and innovative digital strategies.
• Ability to work closely with business teams to develop technology roadmaps and drive execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

For more information, kindly contact Sunny Khoo via WhatsApp at 012-5164406 or via email at sunny.khoo@peoplelake.asia

Thank you.