IT Infrastructure Transformation Program Lead

A Global Automotive and Manufacturing firm is looking for a strong IT Infrastructure Transformation Program Lead with in the IT Infrastructure Team.
The role will coordinate multiple infrastructure projects and workstreams across Cloud, Data Center, Network, Digital Workplace, and other infrastructure areas.
You will work closely with local and global IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to track project delivery, manage dependencies and risks, and support the transition toward the company's future IT infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate multiple IT infrastructure transformation projects and workstreams
- Track project plans, milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and dependencies
- Maintain an overall view of program status and provide regular updates to management
- Work closely with global IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors
- Support project managers and technical teams to resolve delivery issues and keep projects on schedule
- Coordinate activities related to infrastructure migration and post-merger integration
- Support program governance, documentation, reporting, budget tracking, and vendor coordination

Required Skills:
- 5+ years of IT experience, preferably within IT infrastructure
- Good understanding of Cloud, Data Center, Network, Digital Workplace, and on-premise infrastructure
- Experience supporting or leading IT infrastructure projects, migrations, or transformation programs
- Strong project coordination and project management skills
- Experience tracking schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
- Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes such as Incident, Problem, and Change Management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with global or multicultural teams is preferred
- Experience with infrastructure integration or post-merger projects is an advantage

Why should you apply:
- High-Impact Transformation – Be part of a major IT infrastructure transformation and help shape the organization’s future technology environment
- Broad Technology Exposure – Work across Cloud, Network, Data Center, Digital Workplace, and enterprise infrastructure rather than being limited to one technology area
- Global & International Role – Collaborate with global IT teams, business stakeholders, and technology vendors, giving you strong international project exposure
- Career Growth Opportunity – Ideal for an experienced infrastructure/project professional looking to move into a Program Lead role and build experience managing larger, more complex transformation initiatives


Company Details:
Our client is a core member of one of the world's leading truck and bus groups, operating in more than 170 markets worldwide. Known for advanced manufacturing, strong engineering capabilities, and a truly global footprint, the company is a major player in the commercial vehicle industry and continues to invest heavily in next-generation vehicle technologies. This role sits within that broader push, contributing directly to an ongoing engineering systems transformation initiative.

Work Hours: 8:00–17:00 / 9:00–18:00, flexible, no core time
Work Location: Kawasaki
Work Style: 5 days in office
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end/New Year holidays, paid leave
Benefits: Transportation expenses, paid leave, social insurance, periodic health checkups, employment insurance