Chief Information Officer - Semicon Industry

Lennor Group; Biñan; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxSigna, a specialist talent solutions division of the Lennor Group, seeks an experienced IT leader to run site IT for Cavite and Laguna manufacturing facilities. You will partner with the General Manager and site leadership to translate business needs into technology initiatives, ensuring secure, reliable operations across MES, SCADA, ERP, and OT systems.

Lead the IT organization, manage budgets and vendors, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven metrics and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years IT experience with 3–5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven IT operations leadership in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of MES, SCADA, ERP, OT infrastructure.
• Experience aligning site IT with enterprise standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end IT environment across Cavite and Laguna facilities.
• Serve as senior IT leader and strategic partner to GM and stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into technology initiatives and roadmaps.
• Align site requirements with enterprise roadmaps for MES, ERP, WMS.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security, governance, and SOX controls.
• Lead site IT organization: workforce planning, performance, development.
• Maintain availability and security of MES, SCADA, ERP, OT infrastructure.
• Manage IT projects, vendors, and service delivery across facilities.
• Monitor IT performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategy & planning

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco networking gear

SolarWinds

SD-WAN

NAC/802.1X

Cisco ISE

Job description

Job Description:

Company Overview

Our client is an organization operating within the Semicon sector, focused on manufacturing. The company serves the North American and Asian markets and is committed to delivering quality solutions, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. Additional information about the organization will be shared with selected candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Location

Calabarzon

Work Setup

Onsite

Compensation Flexibility

Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end IT environment across the Cavite and Laguna manufacturing facilities, including infrastructure, network operations, enterprise applications, manufacturing systems, and Operational Technology (OT).
• Serve as the senior IT leader and strategic technology partner to the General Manager, site leadership, and business stakeholders across both locations.
• Evaluate business and operational needs and translate them into technology initiatives, project priorities, and infrastructure improvements aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with corporate IT teams to align site-level requirements with enterprise technology roadmaps, particularly for MES, ERP, Warehouse Management systems, and other business-critical platforms.
• Ensure site IT operations comply with corporate technology strategies, architecture standards, governance frameworks, cybersecurity policies, and technical requirements.
• Lead and develop the site IT organization through workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee development, and technical capability building.
• Maintain the availability, reliability, performance, security, and continuity of critical manufacturing systems, including MES, SCADA, ERP, Warehouse platforms, and OT infrastructure.
• Partner with corporate IT and specialized technical teams to resolve major incidents, implement system enhancements, and improve manufacturing technology performance.
• Oversee IT service delivery, third-party providers, vendor relationships, contractual obligations, and technology projects across both facilities.
• Ensure IT projects and vendor engagements meet approved scope, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and security requirements.
• Establish and enforce production change-management procedures to ensure changes are assessed, approved, scheduled, implemented, and documented with minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Manage site IT financials, including budgets, procurement, vendor expenditures, contracts, and technology asset lifecycle planning.
• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, replacement, and retirement of IT assets supporting administrative, manufacturing, and operational environments.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly test business continuity and disaster recovery plans to protect critical technology services against infrastructure failures and operational disruptions.
• Establish and monitor IT performance indicators covering system availability, incident response, service delivery, project execution, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze incident trends, operational data, business KPIs, and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities, guide technology investments, and strengthen service delivery.
• Enforce corporate cybersecurity controls, including identity and access management, endpoint security, and other applicable technology protection measures.
• Support internal and external audits, maintain SOX compliance readiness, and collaborate with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality teams to meet relevant safety and environmental requirements.
• Lead site IT activities for major business initiatives, including facility expansions, new production line deployments, relocations, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integrations.
• Ensure IT infrastructure and manufacturing technology requirements are incorporated into facility and production projects from initial planning through implementation and operational handover.
• Promote a data-driven IT culture by leveraging service metrics, incident analysis, operational trends, and business performance indicators to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of progressive IT experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading IT operations in manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, or similarly complex production environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technology and operational systems, particularly Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), SCADA, Warehouse systems, and OT infrastructure.
• Experience working with corporate IT organizations to implement enterprise technology standards, governance frameworks, architecture requirements, and strategic initiatives at the site level.
• Practical experience supporting campus networking and security technologies, including Cisco switching and wireless, Cisco ASA/Firepower, SD-WAN, NAC/802.1X, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds.
• Strong understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including Incident, Request, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management.
• Experience operating within formal Change Advisory Board (CAB) procedures and production change-management frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage IT budgets, technology projects, vendors, and service providers while delivering measurable business and operational outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with factory-floor personnel, technical teams, business leaders, and senior executives.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours and weekend maintenance activities when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Tagalog to support communication and collaboration across local manufacturing teams.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent credentials.
• Experience supporting MES and test-station environments in high-mix, high-throughput manufacturing operations.
• Experience coordinating IT and OT teams to improve the reliability, security, and performance of production systems.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Industry 4.0 initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process improvement, and manufacturing digitalization.
• Experience leading IT workstreams for facility expansions, new production lines, relocations, or M&A integrations.

Required Skills & Technologies

• IT Leadership and Strategy: IT operations management, technology roadmaps, enterprise architecture alignment, governance, resource planning, and team development.
• Manufacturing and OT Systems: MES, SCADA, ERP, Warehouse systems, test stations, OT infrastructure, and IT/OT collaboration.
• Network Infrastructure and Security: Cisco switching and wireless, Cisco ASA/Firepower, SD-WAN, NAC/802.1X, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds.
• IT Service Management: Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Problem Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, and CAB processes.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: Identity and access management, endpoint security, corporate security controls, SOX compliance readiness, and audit support.
• Infrastructure Operations: Network and server availability, system performance, infrastructure maintenance, incident escalation, and technical service delivery.
• Project and Vendor Management: Project planning, budget management, procurement, vendor contracts, service provider oversight, and delivery governance.
• Business Continuity: Disaster recovery planning, continuity testing, incident preparedness, and technology resilience.
• Financial and Asset Management: IT budgeting, cost control, technology procurement, inventory management, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Performance and Continuous Improvement: IT operational metrics, KPI analysis, root-cause analysis, Lean, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Executive communication, business partnership, cross-functional coordination, and collaboration with manufacturing and corporate IT teams.

About Paxsigna

PaxSigna is a specialist talent solutions division of the Lennor Group focused on Technology, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Advanced Engineering. We partner with startups, growth-stage businesses, and multinational enterprises to connect exceptional talent with transformative opportunities across highly specialized markets.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

PaxSigna is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their qualifications, experience, capabilities, and business requirements.

DATA PRIVACY NOTICE

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected, processed, stored, and shared with authorized stakeholders solely for recruitment-related purposes in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations.

LEGAL NOTICE

PaxSigna is a specialist talent solutions division of the Lennor Group. Recruitment and talent acquisition services are facilitated through Lennor Metier Consulting Philippines, Inc., the group's duly registered operating entity in the Philippines.