IT Manager

HRTX; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX, based in the Philippines, seeks an IT Manager to oversee IT services, infrastructure, and computing resources, ensuring continuous availability, security, and alignment with Firm operations.

The role leads IT projects aimed at improving infrastructure, driving full digitalization of office resources, and pursuing ISO27001 accreditation. Strong leadership and strategic planning are essential to steer modernization and governance across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT teams and projects in a corporate setting.
• Experience with ISO27001 and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication, planning, and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure management and service delivery.
• Lead budgeting and rollout of new technologies.
• Coordinate with managers to digitalize office resources.
• Direct disaster recovery planning and backup programs.
• Maintain vendor relationships and IT procurement.
• Draft IT policies and management communications.
• Present IT reports for decision making.
• Oversee IT training programs.

Skills

Project management

People management

Communication & presentation

IT office management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Azure

I Manage

Job description

The IT Manager manages IT services, the IT infrastructure and the computing resources of the Firm. He ensures that IT services are continuously available, secure and updated/aligned to Firm operations. The IT Manager will lead and supervise IT projects aimed at improving the IT infrastructure. The IT Manager will lead all IT department initiatives toward full digitalization of all office resources and toward accreditation of internal IT systems under ISO27001.

• Oversee the monitoring, administration and maintenance of the firms IT infrastructure and assets including:

• a. in coordination with the Accounting Manager, the firms billing and collection system, lawyers daily service report,
• b. in coordination with the Records Manager, the records and docket system,
• c. in coordination with the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Information System, the performance evaluation system, and attendance and timekeeping system,
• d. in coordination with the Administrative Manager, the photocopying and scanning network, telephone system, etc.

Competency Requirements

• 2. In coordination with the Information Security Manager, implement network security initiatives based on information securitypolicies and guidelines
• 3. Lead the planning, budgeting and implementing of appropriate new technology, modifications/upgrades in IT infrastructure and assets, including the transition of the firms IT infrastructure towards full digitalization, accreditation for ISO27001 and the use ofAI in systems administration and legal management
• 4. Oversee trouble shooting and manage the Firms help desk operations
• 5. Oversee systems backups and archiving and implement disaster recovery/contingency plans for business continuity
• 6. Establish and maintain vendor/service provider relationships and manage the purchase of hardware and software products and other IT supplies
• 7. Propose, in consultation with affected sectors, IT policies necessary to maintain the efficient provision and use of IT services
• 8. Draft IT-related communications that should be relayed to management and/or staff
• 9. Prepare and present IT reports for trend analysis and decision-making purposes
• 10. Evaluate internal processes, identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions
• 11. Keep current in and provide expert opinion on new and emerging technologies that may be useful/applicable to Firm operations
• 12. Oversee the administration of IT-related training programs

Knowledge

The job holder should demonstrate basicknowledge in the following areas:

• IT Infrastructure
• Management Information Systems
• Database managementtechnology/Data Center Management
• Network Administration and SystemsAdministration
• IT Security/Cyber Security
• Digital Transformation including useand roll out of AI equipped orenhanced tools.
• ISO9001 and ISO27001
• Business correspondence

Skills

The job holder should demonstrate thefollowing skills:

• Excellent project management skills
• Sound people management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office 365, Azure, I Manage and other IT office management systems.
• Good interpersonal skills

Attitudes

The job holder should demonstrate thefollowing personal attributes: