Strategic IT Partnerships & Delivery Lead

Metrobank; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank seeks a Business Unit Engagement Lead to bridge the Information Technology Group and a designated business sector, ensuring IT initiatives align with corporate objectives and strategy.

You will lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects, oversee the sector's IT portfolio, manage budgets, and foster strong partnerships with senior leaders. This role requires strategic vision and stakeholder influence within the banking sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in IT Business Relationship Management, IT Portfolio Management, Technology Delivery, or IT Project/Program Management.
• Strong understanding of IT strategy, delivery, operations, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, budgets, vendors, and enterprise-wide IT initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between ITG and the assigned business sector or segment.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with business leaders to ensure alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives.
• Define, drive, and monitor the execution of the IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Conduct regular governance and stakeholder meetings to provide updates on IT projects, operational performance, risks, and key initiatives.
• Lead the identification, management, and resolution of technology-related issues and risks impacting business objectives.
• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of the business sector's IT portfolio.
• Manage and monitor the overall IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and investments.
• Engage and collaborate with strategic technology vendors to support business and IT objectives.
• Lead and develop the Business Unit Engagement Team, fostering collaboration across business units, IT teams, and external stakeholders.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to business leaders.
• Support and advance key IT and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.
• Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation, team performance, and capability development to ensure effective delivery of services and projects.
• Manage all people leadership responsibilities, including hiring, coaching, performance management, employee development, and issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic technology partners and vendors relevant to both the business sector and ITG.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IT portfolio management

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Eng/Business

Job description

Metrobank seeks a Business Unit Engagement Lead to bridge the Information Technology Group and a designated business sector, ensuring IT initiatives align with corporate objectives and strategy.

You will lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects, oversee the sector's IT portfolio, manage budgets, and foster strong partnerships with senior leaders. This role requires strategic vision and stakeholder influence within the banking sector.