HEAD, SERVICE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Metrobank; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,339,200 - 1,785,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Philippines is seeking a Head of Service Management Division to oversee the bank's IT application systems. This position involves directing service management activities to enhance application stability and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of executive-level IT experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead large teams. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community development while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in an executive-level IT role.
• Experience managing Level 1 and Level 2 production support teams.
• Ability to manage large teams (60–150 resources).

Responsibilities

• Oversees closure of application incidents within service level requirements.
• Drives reduction of production incidents through problem resolution.
• Plans and schedules work for the division, ensuring resource allocation.

Skills

IT development

Production/Application Support

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

ITIL certification (preferred)

Job description

Here at Metrobank, we don't simply hire employees—we hone future leaders. We provide opportunities that enhance your skills and unlock your talents, helping you evolve into a well-rounded individual. We supply you with all the pieces you need to do your best work, unleashing your full potential to help you secure your future and lead a fulfilling career. And with Metrobank's strong heart for the community, you have the chance to give back and make worthwhile contributions to our nation's economic and social development. With Metrobank, a meaningful life is within your reach

This role is open for both iAspire candidates and external talents. We encourage you to refer candidates to this role.

Position Title: Head Service Management Division

Job Summary

Works under the general direction & supervision of the Assistant Group Head and/or ITG Group Head. Directs all activities related to Service Management of all the bank’s application systems assigned under the Division. Specifically, it covers maintenance and support of applications in Production that have been transitioned from other IT Delivery units; from time to time, drive the development of key initiatives to enhance application stability or customer experience or improve business unit’s operational efficiency. Responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the Division which includes work prioritization, technical recommendations, staff hiring, ITG policy formulation, financial and budgetary controls, identifying operational needs, and setting division-wide directions, policies and procedures

Role Exposure

• Oversees the closure of application incidents needing second-level support within established service level requirement, operational requests and application maintenance, in coordination with the vendor where applicable.
• Drives the overall reduction of production incidents through problem resolution.
• From time to time, drives key initiatives to enhance application stability or customer experience or improve business unit’s operational efficiency.
• Oversees the IT Service Transition of new application from other IT Delivery units.
• Oversees the definition of application service catalogue.
• Plans and schedules work for the division ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate allocation of resources and support utilities. Liaises with other ITG division heads in the optimal assignment and loading of ITG’s available resources.
• Monitors financial activities to ensure team compliance to budget parameters.
• Handles personnel management including recruitment, selection, supervision, disciplinary actions and performance appraisals. Prioritizes staff workloads in order to meet the division’s deliverables . Plans and monitors the development and training of staff to ensure adequate and current skill sets.
• Performs other related functions that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• 10+ years experience in an executive-level IT role.
• Strong technical background in:IT development andProduction/Application Support
• Experience managing Level 1 and Level 2 production support teams.
• Solid Project Management skills (operations oversight, coordination with technical teams, delivery of system initiatives).
• Ability to manage large teams (60–150 resources).
• Preferably but not required if candidate has:Master’s degree, ITIL certification and Experience in financial institutions or banking environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management; works with senior executives and multiple IT units.
• Effective leadership capability for large-scale teams.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for cross-functional collaboration.