IT Manager - Pasig, National Capital Region

A leading fintech organisation in Taguig is seeking an experienced IT Manager to take charge of their entire technology landscape, driving both strategic direction and hands-on technical excellence. · This is a rare opportunity for you to shape the future of IT within a high-grow ...

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A leading fintech organisation in Taguig is seeking an experienced IT Manager to take charge of their entire technology landscape, driving both strategic direction and hands-on technical excellence.

This is a rare opportunity for you to shape the future of IT within a high-growth, innovation-driven environment that is transforming financial access across the Philippines. As the IT Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of all technology systems while nurturing a collaborative and supportive team culture. You will be empowered to lead digital transformation initiatives, implement robust cybersecurity measures, and ensure seamless business operations through effective risk management and governance. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact, thrive in agile environments, and are eager to grow your career in a supportive setting with strong leadership opportunities, this role offers the perfect platform for your next professional chapter.

• Shape the IT function in a fast-growing fintech environment where your expertise will directly influence business success and operational stability.
• Enjoy a collaborative workplace culture that values knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous learning while offering significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Lead digital transformation projects and drive innovation by implementing cutting-edge technologies that enhance efficiency, security, and scalability across the organisation.

What You'll Do
In this IT Manager position based in Taguig, you will be entrusted with end-to-end responsibility for all aspects of information technology within the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with senior stakeholders to set strategic direction while remaining actively engaged in technical oversight—ensuring every system operates at peak performance. You will guide your team through complex challenges by providing mentorship and support as they manage networks, servers, firewalls, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications. Your proactive approach to risk mitigation will safeguard business continuity through rigorous disaster recovery planning and regular testing. By championing digital transformation initiatives such as cloud migration or automation projects, you will help future-proof the company's technology landscape. Success in this role means not only maintaining operational stability but also driving innovation that empowers every department to achieve its goals efficiently.

• Define and execute comprehensive IT strategies that align with organisational objectives, ensuring all systems are scalable, resilient, and secure.
• Oversee the full spectrum of IT operations including infrastructure management, network administration, cybersecurity protocols, and service delivery standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the IT team by fostering technical capability, accountability, and a culture of operational excellence.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues involving networks, servers, firewalls, and critical infrastructure components.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives such as infrastructure upgrades, cloud adoption projects, and automation efforts to streamline business processes.
• Manage departmental budgets effectively to optimise costs while maximising return on investment for technology solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies regularly to recommend improvements that boost business efficiency, security posture, and system scalability.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in troubleshooting, configuring, and supporting key infrastructure elements including network devices, servers, firewalls, access points, and virtualisation platforms.
• Establish operational standards by developing SLAs, KPIs, and escalation procedures that guarantee reliable service delivery across all technology domains.
• Lead the implementation of robust cybersecurity controls and risk management frameworks to proactively mitigate threats and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

What You Bring
To excel as an IT Manager in this forward-thinking fintech environment you will bring a wealth of practical experience spanning both technical mastery and people-focused leadership. Your background should reflect substantial exposure to managing large-scale infrastructures—whether on-premises or hybrid—and navigating the complexities of modern network architectures. You are adept at guiding teams through change while upholding rigorous standards around security compliance and operational resilience. Your interpersonal skills enable you to build trust quickly among colleagues from diverse backgrounds; you communicate clearly whether presenting new ideas or resolving urgent incidents. A passion for continuous improvement drives you to stay abreast of technological advancements so you can recommend solutions that keep the organisation ahead of industry trends. Above all else your dependability ensures stakeholders feel supported during periods of rapid growth or unexpected challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline demonstrating foundational knowledge essential for managing complex IT environments.
• At least 7 years' experience working across IT infrastructure management, network operations or risk management roles within dynamic sectors such as fintech or banking.
• Minimum 5 years' proven track record in an IT leadership or managerial capacity overseeing teams responsible for infrastructure and network operations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Windows or Linux server administration coupled with proficiency in Microsoft technologies like Active Directory, DNS/DHCP services and Microsoft 365 suite.
• Demonstrated expertise managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V alongside basic familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure.
• Comprehensive understanding of network infrastructure including switches/routers/firewalls/access points plus advanced knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF/BGP/EIGRP/RIP) and switching technologies (VLAN/STP/RSTP/QoS/HSRP/VRRP).
• Proven ability configuring firewalls (NAT/ACLs/VPNs/load balancing) as well as troubleshooting using diagnostic tools such as Wireshark; deep awareness of network security best practices is essential.
• Experience developing IT policies/procedures aligned with regulatory requirements; readiness for internal/external audits; disaster recovery/business continuity planning expertise highly valued.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling effective stakeholder engagement at all levels; ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring teams—fostering collaboration while balancing strategic vision with hands-on operational involvement.

What Sets This Company Apart
This organisation stands out as one of the most exciting fintech players in the Philippines—committed to expanding financial inclusion through innovative digital solutions. Employees benefit from being part of a mission-driven team where every contribution has real-world impact on communities nationwide. The company fosters an inclusive culture built on collaboration: knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level so everyone feels empowered to learn from each other's experiences. Career progression is prioritised through ongoing training opportunities combined with clear pathways into more senior roles; those who demonstrate initiative are recognised for their efforts both formally and informally. Flexible working arrangements are available where possible alongside competitive compensation packages designed to reward loyalty over time. Most importantly employees enjoy direct access to supportive leadership who value open communication—making it easy for new joiners to integrate quickly into project teams focused on delivering meaningful results together.

What's Next
If you are ready to make a lasting impact on one of the country's fastest-growing fintech organisations while advancing your own career journey—this is your moment

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next great opportunity awaits

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