Information Systems & Technology Director

People Matter PH; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

People Matter PH in Manila seeks an Information Systems & Technology Director to lead IT strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise systems alignment. The role oversees security, data analytics, and governance to enable business value across functions.

The candidate will drive project portfolios, manage budgets and vendors, and develop talent within a regulated environment. Negotiable terms and a focus on measurable outcomes reflect the senior leadership scope.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in IT/Computing or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or executive education in technology is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership across infrastructure, apps, security, data, and digital transformation.
• Strong coding background and hands-on system development experience.
• Experience leading ERP/CRM/HRIS and related enterprise systems.
• Proven ability to manage IT budgets, licenses, and vendor contracts.
• Experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage organizational change.
• Industry exposure to regulated sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year IT and digital transformation roadmap.
• Govern core business applications ensuring integration, security, and support.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT infrastructure and end-user services.
• Lead cybersecurity, data privacy, backup, and disaster recovery programs.
• Set IT policies, standards, budgets, and vendor management strategies.
• Build BI capabilities and analytics to drive data-led decisions across functions.
• Drive project portfolio from business case to benefits realization, on time and budget.
• Lead and develop a high-performing IT organisation and talent pipeline.
• Collaborate across commercial, financial, supply chain, and operations to enable value.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity governance

Data analytics

Vendor management

Budgeting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computing/Engineering/related field

Postgraduate qualification / executive education in technology or business management

Tools

ERP

CRM

HRIS

Job description

People Matter PH

Negotiable

Information Systems & Technology Director

Key Responsibilities

• IT Strategy & Digital Transformation: Develop and execute a multi-year IT and digital transformation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy, operating priorities, and customer needs to simplify, automate, and digitize workflows for measurable business value.

• Business Applications & Systems: Provide governance and leadership for core business applications—including Sales Force Territory Analysis System, ERP, CRM, Finance systems, and HRIS - ensuring they are integrated, scalable, secure, and effectively supported.

• IT Infrastructure & End-User Services: Ensure high availability, performance, security, and reliability across networks, cloud services, collaboration tools, devices, and end-user computing, while maintaining clear service standards and responsive technical support.

• Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Resilience: Lead cybersecurity, information security, data privacy, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs, maintaining robust controls, incident response capabilities, and employee security awareness.

• IT Governance, Financial & Vendor Management: Establish IT policies, architecture standards, and investment priorities; manage IT budgets, vendor contracts, software licensing, procurement, and third-party risks to control costs and optimize value.

• Data, Business Intelligence & Analytics: Build and enhance business intelligence, dashboards, reporting accuracy, and analytics capabilities to enable data-driven leadership decisions across commercial, financial, supply chain, and operational functions.

• Project & Portfolio Leadership: Drive the IT project portfolio from initial business case development through implementation, user adoption, stabilization, and benefits realization - delivering projects on time and within budget.

• People Leadership: Build and manage a high-performing, service-oriented IT organization; develop technical and leadership talent, maintain succession plans, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and customer focus.

Qualifications

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

• Relevant postgraduate qualification, professional certification, or executive education in technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, or business management is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, with demonstrated leadership across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation.

• Strong technical background in coding and software development with hands-on experience designing and developing systems.

• Proven experience leading core enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS, and/or sales force automation platforms).

• Proven track record in managing IT budgets, software licensing, vendor contracts, outsourcing, and technology procurement.

• Practical experience establishing and overseeing cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and business continuity frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technology projects and manage organizational change and user adoption.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, distribution, retail, or another regulated/consumer-driven industry is an advantage.