Vice President & Country Head– Philippines Operations

Sysgen RPO, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourcing firm seeks a Vice President & Country Head for their Philippine operations in Makati. This role involves overseeing operations, financial management, and compliance while leading a workforce of approximately 700 employees. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in healthcare operations and client servicing. Flexible work hours are required to align with U.S. operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in healthcare operations.
• Experience in U.S.-based client servicing.
• Strong background in managing large teams and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring quality and compliance.
• Manage revenue growth and operational improvements.
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client servicing

Financial management

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Accounting systems

Productivity systems

Job description

Vice President & Country Head– Philippines Operations

Job Summary

The VP of Operations – Philippines oversees the operational and administrative aspects of Imagenet’s Philippine operations, ensuring service delivery excellence, organizational effectiveness, and compliance. This role has direct accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and ensuring compliant operations across all departments. The leader will manage a mostly work-from-home workforce of ~700 employees in Makati City, overseeing operations, finance, HR, administrative support, compliance, safety, and facilities.

Job Responsibilities

Operations & Service Delivery

• Oversee daily operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client contracts.
• Provide oversight of client and campaign implementations, including working U.S. daytime hours (graveyard PH shift) as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Philippine operations and U.S. leadership, requiring overlap with both U.S. and PH daytime hours (may require a split shift).
• Lead cross-functional teams in Operations, Training, QA, HR, Finance, and Facilities to deliver seamless service to U.S.-based clients.
• Drive operational improvements through automation, technology adoption, and process optimization.

Financial Leadership

• Manage revenue growth through exceptional service delivery and disciplined margin management.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow and continuously improve Imagenet’s Philippine operations.
• Identify and capitalize on business opportunities, expansion, and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with Imagenet’s global strategy and directives.

Administrative & Office Management

• Ensure smooth site operations in Makati by managing office services, correspondence, supply requisitions, facilities, and clerical support.
• Oversee administrative, HR, finance, and operations support staff.
• Manage vendor, landlord, and service provider relationships.
• Enforce workplace standards, policies, and procedures (e.g., employee handbook, office protocols).
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, workplace safety, and organizational policies.

People Leadership & Culture

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Partner with HR to drive recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with Philippine labor law.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, client-centricity, and operational excellence.
• Ensure employee engagement, retention, and leadership development across all levels.

Compliance, Risk & Client Engagement

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and other U.S. healthcare regulatory standards, alongside Philippine labor and business laws.
• Manage audits, certifications, and business continuity planning.
• Serve as the executive contact for client escalations, audits, and site visits.
• Partner with U.S. executives on escalations, negotiations, and client relationship management.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of leadership experience in health plan/payer BPO, outsourcing, healthcare operations, office administration, with at least 5 years in a senior role managing large teams.
• Strong experience in U.S.-based client servicing, in healthcare or managed care. With an emphasis on claims processing and understanding claims adjudication.
• Solid background in office management, HR, finance, and facilities oversight.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial management capabilities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, accounting, and productivity systems.

Other Job Details:

• Direct hire with the client
• On-site role based in Makati City with a workforce of ~700 employees.
• Flexible U.S. daytime hours (PH evening shift) as needed, including possible split shifts.