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Group IT Manager

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

💻 About GBC Engineers

GBC Engineers is an international structural and civil engineering consultancy headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with a growing and dynamic presence in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

We deliver excellence in structural design, BIM modeling, and project management for industrial, commercial, and residential developments across Europe and Asia. By combining German engineering precision with digital innovation and global collaboration, we provide sustainable, high-quality solutions that shape the future of the built environment.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Group IT Manager to lead and strengthen our IT operations, ensuring security, efficiency, and technological advancement across our international teams.

💼 Position: Group IT Manager (Vietnam Office)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Department: IT
Reports to: Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-time

🔹 Key Responsibilities

IT Operations & Support

  • Oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure management, including networks, servers, software systems, and end-user devices.

  • Lead the IT Helpdesk operations, ensuring timely resolution of all support requests and incidents.

  • Provide hands-on technical assistance to staff, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth IT service delivery.

  • Manage implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of all IT systems to ensure high availability and reliability.

  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex IT issues and ensure effective communication during outages or emergencies.

Data Security & Systems Maintenance

  • Safeguard company data, IT assets, and networks through robust cybersecurity practices.

  • Implement and maintain regular system backups, database integrity, and user access controls.

  • Maintain an updated inventory of all IT assets, including hardware, software, and licensing compliance.

  • Monitor data integrity and ensure compliance with internal and legal data security standards.

IT Policy & Strategy

  • Develop and continuously improve IT policies, procedures, and documentation to support data security, efficiency, and compliance.

  • Audit IT systems, identify improvement areas, and present actionable solutions to the Board of Directors (BoD).

  • Prepare and deliver monthly reports on system performance, audit outcomes, and improvement initiatives.

  • Support the BoD in developing management software and digital transformation projects.

Team Leadership & Budget Management

  • Lead and mentor the IT team, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.

  • Plan and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic resource allocation.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the IT department.

  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors, service providers, and technology partners.

🔹 Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

  • Proven experience as an IT Manager or in a similar leadership role, ideally in an international or engineering company.

  • Strong technical background in managing servers, networks, telecommunications, and system administration.

  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server (2010–2016), Microsoft Office (2010–2016), and network configurations (Routers, Firewalls, DNS, ADSL).

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Key Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and diagnostic abilities.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams.

  • High level of organization and multitasking, with a results-oriented mindset.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to system improvement and risk management.

  • Adaptable, responsible, and committed to continuous professional development.

🔹 What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a global, technology-driven company connecting Germany and Vietnam.

  • Direct collaboration with international management teams and cross-functional departments.

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge IT infrastructure and cybersecurity systems.

  • A supportive, collaborative, and multicultural work environment.

  • Professional growth opportunities in IT leadership, digital innovation, and strategic management.

✉️ Interested Candidates

Please send your CV and short motivation letter to email ta@gbc-engineers.com with the subject line:
Application – Group IT Manager – GBC Engineers



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International

Environment

With offices in four different countries you will find people from different backgrounds, who value the opportunity to learn from each other.



Relevant

Projects

Chances are you already heard or even been in buildings that gbc engineer co-planned. Stuttgart 21, Four Frankfurt or JMO2 EU Commission building just to name a few.



Career

Opportunities

You may start your career at gbc engineers as intern in Berlin and at one point find yourself as project manager in Ho Chi Minh City.



Training

Opportunities

Language courses, management training and internal BIM workshops. gbc engineers belongs to the most modern structural planning offices in Germany and we work hard to keep it that way by offering various training opportunities to our staff.

Additional benefits for this position

About gbc engineers

gbc engineers is an owner-operated, multi-disciplinary German engineering firm present in Europe and Asia.

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