Assistant Vice President (ITS)

Are you ready to start your legaSEA? SEAOIL is looking for passionate talents to help make a difference in the lives of Filipinos and fuel their better future. Here's your chance to grow your career with the largest and leading independent fuel company in the country - join us as our next Assistant Vice President (ITS)! 

What is this role about?
The role is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, implementation, and management of IT solutions across the organization. He/she will play a critical role in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, driving innovation, and ensuring the effective utilization of applications to support our overall corporate goals.

The AVP works closely with the VP, possessing equivalent expertise and the ability to execute the VP’s directives. While the VP sets the overarching vision and strategy, the AVP plays a critical role in executing initiatives, managing operational IT teams, and ensuring seamless technology adoption across the organization. The AVP serves as the VP’s key partner in driving IT excellence and innovation, with the capability to step in as needed.

In addition,  the role plays a pivotal role in optimizing technology investments, improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and driving innovation. By aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and leveraging the power of applications, this role can have a substantial impact on the organization's bottom line and financial success.

What will YOU do?

• Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain service quality and security.
• Monitor IT performance metrics and implement improvements as needed.
• Ensure alignment of IT services with business needs and industry standards.
• Work in a consultative approach with other department heads as an advisor on technologies that may improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure that information management and technology projects are coordinated across all departments and align with the Company’s overall IT strategy.
• Manage platforms, data, and system integrations to support seamless business operations.
• Identify, test, and scale the most promising digital solutions within the business budget.
• Establish a scalable and flexible IT infrastructure to support future growth.
• Develop and manage budget forecasts, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor IT expenditures and adjust financial plans as necessary to meet strategic goals.
• Optimize spending on IT assets, services, and projects to maximize value and ROI.
• Act as a mentor and coach to IT teams, fostering professional development and growth.
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations to drive accountability and excellence.
• Make informed decisions on IT strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned from time to time.

What will YOU need?

• Graduate of Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related technology course
• At least ten (10) years of leadership experience
• TOGAF, Poject Management Professional, ITIL, COBIT or CISSP (good to have, not required) 
• Needed soft skills: Interpersonal Skills and Multitasking
• Willing to do field work