Technology Head

An exciting Technology Head job has just become available at one of the most respected insurance companies in PH.

About the Technology Head Role:
In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. Supervises the implementation and maintenance of the company's computing needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help identify system/application solutions that will address user requirements
• Initiate discussions with group leads on requested systems or enhancements
• Manage the development/enhancement, documentation and implementation of a new system or application
• Provide initial assessments on application issues and allocate right resources
• Manage resolution of application support issues
• Manage provision of access and licenses
• Enhance, and manage the company’s operating networks to provide high speed, transparent, and highly functional connectivity among all information resources
• Ensure network connectivity and applications are always running on optimum level as expected
• Manage security and availability of all the company’s electronic information and IT assets
• Establish and maintain a disaster recovery mechanism or business continuity plan
• Administer and maintain digital security at the premise’s main doors
• Administer the service desk
• Maintain the company website
• Liaise with partners and service providers for support of existing services or engage vendors on new requirements
• Conduct annual planning with the team and prepare the annual and other periodic work plans of subordinates
• Monitor the progress of work of subordinates and conduct performance reviews periodically and annually
• Recommend technology budget and ensure that the team functions within the approved amount
• Motivate members of the team, act as a mentor and foster camaraderie within the unit
• Ensure that each staff is informed of how they can grow professionally with the company, and actively be involved in their career development plans, with succession planning in mind
• Address and resolve conflicts that may arise within the team, or between the team and other units of the company
• Train new hires or less experienced members on the various functions of the unit
• Identify training opportunities within the company, or those offered by external parties, then plan and implement a training programme to ensure the team’s continuous professional growth and awareness of recent developments in the industry
• Pursue further training, or complete relevant designations to strengthen experience and expertise

To succeed in Technology Head role, you must be able to serve as consultant, advisor and user-client account manager for any application and automation concerns.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related fields
• Domain knowledge in insurance and financial industries is preferred
• Communication skills - experience engaging in conceptual technical discussions with data engineering partners, as well as explain issues to less technical audiences

This global company has always been focused on technology and digital innovations and delivers top-notch IT solutions and services to its global client portfolio.

If you are a passionate and technically equipped with expertise in Data Analysis, this role is yours for the taking. Great opportunities await the right person in this Technology Head role.

Apply today to discuss about this opportunity.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.