Chief Information Technology Officer

Taguig Permanent PHP600,000 - PHP700,000 per month (PHP7,200,000 - PHP8,400,000 per year) View Job Description
The Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's information technology and systems. This executive role involves strategic planning, management, and implementation of technology initiatives that align with the company's business goals.
  • Involvement in Organizational Decisions
  • Competitive Compensation

About Our Client

Leading global insurance firm.

Job Description

Strategic IT Leadership:

  • Develop and implement the company's IT strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  • Advise the executive team on technology trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

Leading the IT Transformation Journey:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive IT transformation roadmap to modernize the company's technology landscape.
  • Lead initiatives to migrate legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Promote the adoption of agile methodologies and DevOps practices to enhance the speed and quality of IT delivery.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning within the IT organization.
  • Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities for automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to drive business growth.

Core IT Functions Leadership:

  • Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust IT infrastructure, including data centers, cloud services, and network operations.
  • Application Development: Lead the development and deployment of business-critical applications, ensuring they meet user needs and are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Cybersecurity: Implement and manage comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect the company's data and IT assets from threats and breaches.
  • Data Management: Develop and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data accuracy, privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • IT Operations: Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all IT systems and services, minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
  • Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external IT vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.

Cybersecurity and Data Protection:

  • Develop and enforce IT security policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Implement measures to protect sensitive data and mitigate cyber threats.

Technology Innovation and Development:

  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department.
  • Lead the development and deployment of new technology solutions.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance business capabilities.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor or Higher Degree in Computer Science and Engineering
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in back-end development, which must include
  • programming languages like C#, NodeJS, and/or other modern technologies.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in leading a technology team
  • Experience in working with CICD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.
  • Experience in design architecture.
  • Experience in working with RESTful APIs
  • Experience in working with databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB,
  • Azure MS SQL PaaS.
  • Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
  • Digital technology technical forward thinking and ability to design for change.
  • Mobile App, Cloud solution, and modern web app design and development.
  • Professional technical and business documentation.
  • In-depth understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), Waterfall and Agile (DevOps or Scrum).

What's on Offer

If you are a seasoned IT Leader with heavy expertise in engineering, this opportunity is for you!

Contact
Shane Ang
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6506356
Phone number
+63 91 7704 1913

Job summary

Function
IT
Sub Sector
Senior IT Management / CIO / CTO
What is your area of specialisation?
Insurance
Location
Taguig
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Shane Ang
Consultant contact
+63 91 7704 1913
Job Reference
JN-082024-6506356

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.