IT Head (Retail / Manufacturing / Pharma)

HRTX; Calamba; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX in Canlubang, Laguna is seeking an IT Head to lead the IT function, shaping technology strategy, managing SAP and enterprise systems, and ensuring reliable operations. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery, lead a team, and partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into IT solutions.

This onsite role requires strong leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of managing IT operations, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven strategic and hands-on IT leadership experience.
• Experience in large, complex enterprise environments (FMCG/pharma/manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of SAP and enterprise systems; track record in IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT strategy, roadmap, operations and service delivery for the organization.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, applications, and enterprise systems management.
• Administer and optimize SAP and other enterprise systems.
• Drive IT projects, upgrades, integrations and process improvements.
• Ensure availability, security and efficiency of critical systems; pursue continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on support for major initiatives when required.
• Partner with senior management to translate business needs into IT solutions.
• Develop and manage the IT team with accountability and collaboration.

Skills

IT Leadership

Strategic Planning

Hands-on IT

Enterprise Systems

SAP Experience

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

IT Infrastructure

Job description

Office location: Canlubang, Laguna

Work setup: Full Onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift

Role Overview

The IT Head will lead the overall IT function, overseeing technology strategy, systems, infrastructure, and day-to-day IT operations. The role requires a senior leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on involvement in technology initiatives, projects, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 12 to 15 years of managing the overall IT operations experience, with significant experience leading or managing an overall IT function, including 5 years of managerial or senior leadership experience.
• Proven experience as both a strategic and hands-on/tactical IT leader.
• Experience in a large FMCG, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or similarly complex enterprise environment is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and enterprise systems.
• Proven experience in IT projects, systems implementation, and project management.
• Strong process orientation with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple IT functions while aligning technology initiatives with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the overall IT strategy, roadmap, operations, and service delivery of the organization.
• Manage IT infrastructure, applications, enterprise systems, and overall technology operations.
• Oversee the administration and optimization of SAP and other enterprise systems.
• Lead and manage IT projects, systems implementations, upgrades, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, security, and efficiency of IT infrastructure and business-critical systems.Identify opportunities to improve IT processes, systems, and operational efficiency through technology and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical and operational support when required, particularly for critical issues and major initiatives.
• Partner with senior management and key business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective IT solutions.
• Lead, develop, and manage the IT team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.