SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Onitsuka Tiger embarked on a new chapter on 1 October 2018, operating quasi-independently within the same legal framework as ASICS Corporation. This strategic shift was in response to the unique operational needs of the Onitsuka Tiger brand. Our goal is to elevate Onitsuka Tiger to the pinnacle of premium lifestyle brands on a global scale. As we strengthen our organizational structure to support our growth in Southeast Asia, we are in search of a dedicated Assistant IT Project Manager to actively engage in and support our business development initiatives.

The Assistant IT Project Manager will support the Regional IT Manager in driving digital transformation, managing IT and e-commerce projects, and ensuring seamless integration across systems. This role will co-run initiatives with the Regional IT Manager while independently owning specific project streams, focusing on efficiency, data-driven decision-making, vendor collaboration, and automation (including Excel VBA/macros and agentic AI exploration).

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

Project & Digital Execution

• Assist in planning and executing IT and e-commerce projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and work with vendors to deliver effective solutions.
• Manage project documentation, timelines, RAID logs, and stakeholder communication using PM tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Plan, coordinate, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities to ensure solution quality and secure business sign-off.
• Support ERP and e-commerce integration initiatives, including APIs, EDI, and data workflow design.
• Participate in global system rollouts/roll-ins and coordinate with regional stakeholders across Southeast Asia.
• Identify good use cases for Digital Transformation (DX) adoption and assist in identifying new technologies relevant for business growth.

Data Analytics & Insights

• Provide data analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with vendors or internal teams on analytics platforms (Power BI, Looker) and SQL-based data queries.
• Define and drive dashboard adoption; promote a data-driven culture across business teams.

Automation & AI Exploration

• Explore and pilot agentic AI tools for workflow automation, data processing, and efficiency improvements (e.g., prompt-driven process orchestration, RPA hand-offs).
• Identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements in IT and business processes; propose experiments with clear success criteria.

Vendor Management

• Collaborate with vendors to ensure cost-effective solutions and challenge proposals constructively.
• Review and challenge cost breakdowns, licensing, and solution architecture; ensure delivery quality against SLAs and acceptance criteria.
• Lead delivery governance cadences (status, demos, risk/issue tracking) and uphold documentation standards.

E-commerce & Retail IT

• Support Magento/Adobe Commerce projects and integrations with ERP, OMS, WMS, and POS systems.
• Understand retail operations and store setup processes to anticipate future data analytics needs.
• Lead or support RFID implementation projects for inventory tracking and retail process automation.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT project management, systems integration, or e-commerce technology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Familiarity with APIs, EDI, and system integration concepts.
• Hands-on experience in e-commerce platforms and ERP systems, with strong understanding of order fulfilment, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to work with data and vendors effectively.
• Curious, adaptable, and passionate about learning; thrives on challenges and embraces dynamism in a rapidly growing business environment.
• Ability to pivot across specialties and flourish amid current digital transformation and regional expansion.