Head of Strategy, Operations

Join to apply for the Head of Strategy, Operations role at GCash Join to apply for the Head of Strategy, Operations role at GCash Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Do you want to take the first step in making Filipinos’ lives better everyday? Here in GCash we want to stay at the forefront of the FinTech industry by creating innovative, meaningful, and convenient financial solutions for the nation G ka ba? Join the G Nation todayKey ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning & Execution Develop and maintain a clear strategic roadmap across Service Assurance, Stability, and Reliability Engineering functions. Align operations strategy with enterprise goals, regulatory requirements and performance metrics such as MTTR, CFR, SLOs, and automation coverage. Translate executive directives and risk themes into structured initiatives and measurable outcomes. Operational Governance & Transformation Design and manage a centralised strategic portfolio of programs aimed at improving service reliability, change resilience, and operational effectiveness. Lead transformation efforts that uplift the maturity of core capabilities: incident readiness, chaos engineering, observability, and problem resolution velocity. Institutionalise operational reviews, error budget burn-downs, and cross-functional playbooks to guide proactive issue mitigation. Change Leadership & Communications Drive adoption of new operating models, reliability frameworks, and change management processes across a distributed and tribe-aligned organisation. Partner with Engineering, Infra, Risk, and Business Operations to embed a strong operational discipline and risk-aware culture. Shape the narrative for operational performance at ExCo, regulator (e.g., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), and board-level reporting. Analytics, Reporting & Insights Provide end-to-end service performance insights by integrating data across stability, reliability, CSAT, and revenue impact domains. Champion continuous improvements in how incidents, problems, and operational risks are identified, triaged, and resolved. Team & Capability Development Coach and influence leaders across Service Assurance, Reliability Engineering, and Stability teams to build strategic thinking, data fluency, and process discipline. Uplift capabilities in areas such as telemetry-driven RCA, operational resilience planning, and partner risk governance. QualificationsExperience8–12 years of progressive experience in operations, strategy, or technology transformation roles, ideally within high-scale, regulated environments. 3+ years in a leadership or strategic advisory role in SRE, service management, or technology operations. Demonstrated success driving cross-functional programs that reduce incident impact, improve operational maturity, and align tech operations with business goals. Technical & Strategic SkillsDeep understanding of service management frameworks (ITIL, SRE), operational resilience, and incident/problem/change management lifecycles. Strong business acumen to translate operational KPIs into board-level narratives. Expertise in telemetry, automation, reliability engineering, and operational tooling. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including executive-level reporting and program steering. Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field. Master’s preferred. Certifications such as ITIL, SRE Foundation, SAFe, or AWS DevOps Engineer are highly advantageous. Success MetricsReduction in change failure rate and incident volume. Increased self-resolution and automation rates. Delivery of quarterly strategic programs tied to business-impacting themes. Regulatory alignment on operational resilience and service continuity. What We OfferOpportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GCash by 2x Get notified about new Head of Strategy jobs in Metro Manila . 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