IT Head

2 days ago

Cabuyao, Calabarzon, Philippines OutChain Solutions Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

Duties and Responsibilities:

Scope

The scope of this position encompasses planning, organizing, directing, implementing, evaluating and controlling of work / activities in the development and implementation of all system applications, network, communication and infrastructure that will enhance the quality of planning, decision-making and control in the various departments of the organization.

Work Performed

  • Duties of Employees Supervised
  • Information Systems and Development's Group
  • Network and Communication's Group
  • Duties Personally Performed
  • Provide expertise and services relating to the application of information technology in the business process of the Company.
  • Ensure availability of efficient computer application systems, communication and infrastructure.
  • Ensure internal and external audit compliance.
  • Provides seminars and training to managers and their staff to ensure successful implementation ad maintenance of computer system and IT infrastructure.
  • Promotes and supports the exchange of technologies, techniques and results throughout the corporate affiliates and partners of the company.
  • Promotes interactive on-line applications that permit integration of the technical and commercial databases.
  • Evaluates outside technical and commercial software developments of their applicability to the changing operational needs of the company.
  • Evaluates feasibility and payout potential of computer hardware upgrade and new software packages.
  • Consults with external sources and with professional associations in order have available up-to-date cost-saving technology and techniques.
  • Consults with managers of the company in order to establish proper bases for the evaluation and implementation of computer-based projects.
  • Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks, and information systems.
  • Prepares, maintains and tests a technology disaster recovery plan.
  • Develop Computer Systems Validation Plan, Policies & Procedures for IT systems, Communication and Infrastructure.
  • Develops and manages technology budget and monitors and approves related expenditures. Reviews and approves cost pool expenditures.
  • Develops annual technology goals and detailed plans for goal accomplishment.

Supervision Exercised

  • Position Directly Supervised
  • IT Systems Manager
  • Network and Communication Engineer
  • Business Application Programmer
  • IT Programmer
  • SAP Basis Engineer
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Positions Indirectly Supervised
  • System users

Supervision Received

  • Supervisor – Financial Controller
  • Supervision

General supervision and manages daily activities of the Department.

  • Functional Assistance

Functional assistance is available from all departments of the Company.

Responsibility and Authority

  • Operations - Responsible for efficient operation of all computerized system applications, communication and IT Infrastructure.
  • Equipment - Responsible for the proper control and maintenance of all computer hardware and peripherals.
  • Materials and Supplies - Responsible for the proper control on request and usage of all materials and supplies for IT Department.
  • Confidentiality Information - Responsible for the security of all confidential data stored in our computer servers.

Working Conditions

All operations are done in the IT room free from any physical hazard.

Physical Effort

Duties are performed in normal sitting and standing positions, and require occasional walking.

COMPETENCIES

Education:

College Education with Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, engineering or equivalent; Preferably with MSc IT, MIT, or MBA education.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in managing Information Technology environment involving Systems Development Life Cycle, Network Data Communication maintenance and innovation with delivery of computer-based information services by project management and systems re-engineering in manufacturing industry preferably in Pharmaceutical, Food, and Cosmetics.

Skills/Ability:

  • Must have extensive knowledge of manufacturing system applications (ERP, Financials, Business Warehouse); preferably SAP.
  • Must have working knowledge of Client/Server architecture and network LAN/WAN data communications.
  • Must have working knowledge of database management (MS SQL, Oracle, DB2, RDBMS) and system/application programming such as ABAP, SQL codes and procedures, .NET.
  • Must be highly analytical and with excellent planning and organizing skills.
  • Must be good in oral and written communication.

Knowledge

  • Basic GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

  • Basic Understanding on ISO 9001:2015

  • Basic Understanding on EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety)

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Project Management

  • Performance Management

  • Knowledge on concepts and principles of QMS

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance

Experience:

  • IT within the manufacturing industry: 5 years (Required)
  • Systems Development, Network Maintenance, and Innovation: 5 years (Required)
  • Project management and Systems re-engineering: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person