Senior IT Manager

UNIQLO Philippines; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIQLO Philippines is seeking an IT Manager who will lead the IT function across the business, ensuring a stable, secure technology environment and driving digital transformation and AI-enabled processes.

You will partner with Global Headquarters and regional teams, manage IT budgets, and build a high-performing team while accelerating automation and data-driven decision making to support growth. This role requires 10+ years in senior IT leadership and strong project management experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior IT leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to solve complex business problems via process improvement and automation.
• Experience as a Project Manager or Program Leader for global IT solutions.
• Demonstrated digital transformation, AI adoption, and enterprise-wide change programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with Global HQ, regional teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of IT systems to maintain a stable, secure, and reliable IT environment for the business.
• Create strategies for new or enhanced business solutions and oversee IT initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with Global Headquarters and regional teams for solution development and improvement.
• Direct IT projects with regional/global teams, ensuring adoption and operation readiness.
• Prepare, manage, and control IT budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
• Enforce security of systems, networks, and enterprise information.
• Develop relationships with external IT partners and service providers.
• Lead the local IT team with succession planning and capability development.
• Accelerate automation and standardization of business processes.
• Lead AI adoption initiatives and establish AI-enabled processes to improve planning, decision-making and productivity.
• Partner with business leaders to identify tech-enabled growth opportunities.
• Promote data-driven decision-making through analytics and AI solutions.
• Develop strategic tech partnerships to enable scalable operating models.
• Drive organizational transformation to build a high-performing IT function.

Skills

IT leadership

Digital transformation

AI adoption

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

Network infrastructure

Job description

The IT Manager shall demonstrate strong leadership for the entire business, not only for IT, and possess IT project management experience including digital transformation, as well as retail IT system expertise.

This role is expected to transform PHIT from an operational support function into a Business Value Creation Team by driving AI adoption, business process innovation, organizational transformation, and scalable technology solutions that contribute directly to business growth.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the implementation of the organization's IT systems and department capabilities to maintain a stable, secure, and reliable IT environment for the entire business.

2. Create strategies for new or enhanced business solutions and ensure the proper execution of IT infrastructure and technology initiatives.

3. Create and maintain strong relationships with Global Headquarters and other regional teams for global solution development, implementation, and continuous improvement.

4. Direct and manage the execution of IT projects with regional and global IT teams, ensuring solutions are fully adopted and operationally established.

5. Prepare, manage, and control IT budgets, expenses, investment priorities, and cost optimization initiatives.

6. Effectively enforce the security of systems, networks, and enterprise information.

7. Develop and maintain effective relationships with external IT partners and service providers.

8. Lead the local IT team by establishing succession plans, developing future leaders, and building a strong and sustainable IT organization through leadership by example.

9. Accelerate business process automation and standardization initiatives to improve work efficiency and operational quality.

10. Lead company-wide AI adoption initiatives and establish AI-enabled business processes to improve planning quality, decision-making quality, productivity, and execution capability across the organization.

11. Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where technology, automation, data utilization, and AI can improve business performance and support company growth targets.

12. Promote data-driven decision-making across business functions by leveraging analytics, operational insights, and AI solutions.

13. Develop and manage strategic technology partnerships to create a scalable operating model, while enabling internal teams to focus on governance, business innovation, and value creation.

14. Lead organizational transformation by strengthening AI capabilities, redesigning roles and ways of working, and building a high-performing team that supports long-term business growth.

15. Define and monitor business-focused KPIs, including adoption, productivity, operational quality, scalability, and business impact, and ensure technology initiatives deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of solid experience in a senior IT leadership or management role.

• Proven ability to solve complex business problems through process improvement, system enhancement, automation, and organizational change.

• Experience as a Project Manager or Program Leader for global IT solution implementation.

• Demonstrated experience in digital transformation, AI adoption, business process redesign, or enterprise-wide transformation programs.

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business stakeholders, IT teams, Global Headquarters, regional teams and external partners.

• Experience leading a global or regional organization and collaborating with Global Headquarters and other regional teams.

• Experience in IT financial management, including budgeting, investment prioritization, cost optimization and cost structure reform.

• Experience in building and managing strategic partnerships with external service providers and outsourcing partners.

• Demonstrated people leadership, succession planning, capability development, and organisational transformation experience.

Technology and Business Knowledge

• Proficiency in current technologies and management practices relevant to:

• Retail systems, including POS, payment, and inventory

• Network and IT infrastructure

• E-commerce

• Supply Chain Management

• Data science, data analytics, and Business Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

• Process automation and workflow redesign

• IT service management, operational resilience, and business continuity

Problem-Solving and Working Style

• Systematic and detail-oriented problem solver. Able to identify root causes, conduct risk analysis, and develop practical solutions for both technical and business challenges.

• Logical and analytical thinker who proactively gathers information, data, and stakeholder perspectives to make well-informed decisions.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering results.

• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to connect technology initiatives to measurable business outcomes.

Leadership Competencies

• Visionary leader capable of transforming IT from an operational support function into a business value creation organization.

• Strong change leader who can influence stakeholders across functions and management levels.

• Ability to balance operational excellence with long-term strategic transformation.

• Passion for developing people, strengthening AI capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation.