Head of Department Integration & Middleware Solutions

Job Title: Head of Department Integration & Middleware Solutions

Location: KL Gateway, Kuala Lumpur
Employment Type: Permanent
Company: [Public Listed Company]

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Department (HOD) to lead our Integration & Middleware Solutions division. This role will oversee a team of 25-30 technical professionals delivering enterprise solutions in platforms such as MuleSoft, TIBCO, Oracle Integration, WSO2, Boomi or IBM WebSphere. The HOD will play a dual role driving business development growth while also providing technical advisory, solution design, and IT budgeting support to clients.

This is a key leadership role in a public listed technology company, offering strong career progression and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2530 solution architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Set performance goals, build capability, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Drive resource planning, training, and career development of the technical team.
  
  
• Business Development & Client Engagement
• Partner with the sales team to identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Engage with C-level stakeholders to understand business needs and propose suitable integration solutions.
• Deliver solution presentations, technical proposals, and proof-of-concepts to clients.
  
  
• Technical Advisory & Solutioning
• Provide expert-level guidance on enterprise integration and middleware technologies (MuleSoft, TIBCO, Oracle, WSO2, IBM WebSphere or Boomi).
• Lead solution architecture discussions, design integration roadmaps, and oversee implementation quality.
• Advise clients on IT strategies, digital transformation, and system integration best practices.
  
  
• IT Budgeting & Governance
• Collaborate with clients on IT budgeting, cost optimization, and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure project profitability, resource utilization, and compliance with industry standards.
  
  

• Strategic Contribution
• Align departmental strategies with companys overall business goals.
• Drive innovation and adoption of emerging integration technologies.
• Report to senior management on department performance, business pipeline, and technical capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1215 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or HOD role.
• Strong expertise in enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft, TIBCO, Oracle Integration, WSO2, IBM WebSphere or Boomi).
• Proven track record in business development, client advisory, and solution selling.
• Solid experience in team leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of IT budgeting, cost control, and technology governance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a public listed technology company.
• Exposure to enterprise clients across diverse industries.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and leadership visibility at group level.