Associate Director – Core Digital and Platform is responsible to lead our digital transformation initiatives and oversee the development and management of our core technology platforms. He/she will be responsible for shaping the strategy, architecture, and roadmap for our digital platforms, ensuring their alignment with business goals and driving innovation to enhance our digital presence.

• Define and communicate a comprehensive digital strategy that supports business growth, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the development, enhancement, and management of core digital platforms, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Design and oversee the architecture of digital platforms, ensuring modularity, extensibility, and seamless integration with other systems.
• Stay informed about emerging digital trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure seamless integration.
• Evaluate, select, and manage external vendors and partners to enhance platform capabilities and support business needs.
• Provide guidance and direction to technical teams, ensuring successful development, implementation, and maintenance of platform solutions.
• Engage with executive leadership, business units, and external partners to communicate platform updates, progress, and future plans.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and effectiveness of digital platforms.
• Identify potential risks and challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• At least 15 years proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives and managing technology platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital strategy, platform architecture, and related processes.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving successful platform initiatives.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into actionable digital strategies and initiatives.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and emerging technologies is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing landscape.
• Fluent in English communication

Benefits

Health Insurance – At Makro, we care about your health! Group insurance from a top insurance company is included in your benefits—OPD, IPD, Emergency OPD

Provident Fund – Makro cares about your long-term plan! We offer 3% provident fund.

Year-end bonus – We include variable and performance bonus for our employees.

Gym Facilities – Our Head office has a fitness center, yoga room, and recreational space. Enjoy Bangkok scenery and work your body!

Attractive Vacations days – Enjoy our attractive annual leave. Let’s say the minimum is 18 days!

No overtime – We work 5 days a week. We set our own goals and deadlines.

Free car parking space – No more stress or extra cost if you drive to work. We offer free parking space for our employees.