Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church’s, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.
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JOB PURPOSE
Lead the Korea IT function and manage the local IT team, ensuring secure, reliable and efficient IT operations, systems and infrastructure. Drive digital transformation and operational efficiency by partnering with business functions, leading HQ-driven IT initiatives and developing team capabilities,
while ensuring compliance with information security and data privacy requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- IT Operations & Infrastructure: Oversee IT systems, applications and infrastructure across retail stores, offices and warehouses, including SAP, POS, CRM, networks and retail IT solutions. Lead IT activities related to store openings, relocations, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring service reliability and operational efficiency.
- Information Security & Compliance: Lead ISMS certification, cybersecurity and data privacy compliance (PIPA), including risk assessments, security audits, incident response and compliance with Group policies.
- HQ Project Management: Lead the local implementation of Regional and Global IT initiatives, including IT service management systems and network infrastructure projects, ensuring effective project delivery, stakeholder alignment and compliance with Group standards.
- Digital Transformation & Business Partnering: Partner with business functions to identify opportunities for digitalization, process automation and operational efficiency, translating business needs into practical IT solutions.
- IT Governance, Budget & Vendor Management: Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, contracts and SLAs, while establishing IT operating standards, monitoring service performance and communicating key IT risks and priorities to management.
- People Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the local IT team, driving team performance, capability development and continuous improvement.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Must Have
10+ years of IT experience, including proven IT management and people leadership experience.
Strong experience in ISMS, cybersecurity and data privacy compliance, including Korean regulatory requirements.
Proven experience leading IT projects with Regional/Global HQ and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong experience in managing IT infrastructure and networks across retail stores, offices and warehouses, including store openings, relocations and infrastructure upgrades.
Solid experience in SAP systems, including implementation, operation or project management.
Strong business partnering, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into practical IT improvements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Korean and English.
Preferred
Experience in multinational retail, luxury or FMCG environments.
Knowledge of retail IT applications, including POS, CRM and BI systems.
Experience driving digital transformation, process automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
Familiarity with Cisco/Meraki network infrastructure and related technologies.
Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.