Business Operations Manager

Twenty years ago, a dream took flight - shaping and forever changing the travel industry in Asia. The idea was simple - make flying affordable for everyone. Now, that dream has sparked half a billion more dreams and will continue to do so through new experiences from Asean fast food and food deliveries to a network of gateways and getaways.
- An any-day app for Asean, from travel to delivery
- The world’s best low-cost airline, ground team, and aviation engineering services
- Moving things better from people and goods, from cargo to the last mile
- Making finance and money matters more accessible

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Business Operations Manager to lead our company-wide cybersecurity transformation program. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this senior leadership role is responsible for driving the full lifecycle of our cybersecurity uplift, from strategic planning and technology delivery to cultural change and value realization.

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**:
**Budget and Department Finance Management**
- Develop and manage budgets for the Cyber Security department in alignment with Cyber Security leads to ensure total cost of ownership and accountability.
- Track invoicing/payments and reporting, working closely with AirAsia’s Finance departments to consolidate full overview of cost for Cyber department
- Manage and facilitate cross charging with AirAsia’s Finance departments
- Track and manage latest cost estimates to ensure spend is on track and manage any outliers or delay
- Provide financial reporting across all Cyber teams
- Provide input and support on cost savings initiatives.

**Oversee Procurement Projects**
- Support the InfoSec leadership in the development of cross-organization Cyber technology capabilities’ project plans and tracking.
- Work closely with procurement team and Cyber leadership to projectise and execute all new and renewals of contracts from RFP to selection according to agreed milestones and budget.

**Manage Reporting and Reviews**
- Manage and coordinate Information Security rhythm of business meetings, reviews, and reporting cadence and hygiene especially on Board of Director Meetings’ submission
- Support the preparation of presentations and reports for senior management, and stakeholders, with a focus on strong PowerPoint/Google Slides-communications and writing skills.

**Change Management, Communication and Departmental Administration**
- Manage communications within the InfoSec department, including organizing distribution lists, shared folders, and other internal and stakeholder communications.
- Champion continuous improvement and oversee organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
- Manage departmental admin activities to achieve operational efficiency
- Support external change management activities organised by Cyber Security

**WHO YOU ARE**:

- 4+ years of experience in budget planning, financial management, and procurement
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field would be advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in Information Security or a related field would be advantageous.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, with expertise in Google Workspace.
- Proficiency in using tools and software for financial tracking and reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in project management and continuous improvement. Experience using ticketing systems such as Jira would be advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

**WHERE YOU’LL GO**:
Dispatcher to captain, ramp agent to data analyst, brand executive to CEO - these are some Dare To Dream stories of our Allstars.

**WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY**:

- Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangement, and health and fitness amenities.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities.
- Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.
- Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.
- A unique Allstar culture like no other

**OUR HIRING PROCESS**:

- Application received
- Interview(s) and assessment(s)
- Background check and/or other assessments
- Offer and negotiation

**GET TO KNOW AIRASIA**:
AirAsia has been the World's Best Low-Cost Airline for 16 consecutive years with over 800 million guests flown. We continue to champion dreams, serve the underserved and connect the world and Asean like no other so Now Everyone Can Fly.

**GET TO KNOW US**:
Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes and a 40 million ringgit debt. You’ll know us as the ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’ airline (if you don’t, we’re definitely older than you).

Today, we’re more than jus