Information Technology (IT) Solutions Delivery (AVP)

IT Solutions Delivery (AVP)

Location: Pasay

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Morning Shift

Salary: Open Budget

Overview:

The AVP, IT Solutions Delivery is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of innovative IT solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business. This role ensures that technology solutions are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget, with a strong focus on enhancing business processes, improving customer experiences, and supporting strategic growth in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of IT solution delivery, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, ensuring adherence to best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
• Project & Program Management: Lead and manage a portfolio of IT projects and programs, ensuring successful execution, resource optimization, and risk management.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with various business units (e.g., Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, E-commerce) to understand their needs, translate them into technical requirements, and propose effective technology solutions.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of solutions architects, developers, business analysts, and project managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Vendor Management: Work with external vendors and service providers to procure and integrate third-party solutions, ensuring they align with architectural standards and business requirements.
• Quality Assurance & Standards: Establish and enforce quality assurance processes, coding standards, and architectural guidelines to ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure IT solutions.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to retail, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT solution delivery, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within a large enterprise.
• Experience in large-scale application implementations (e.g., ERP, CRM, E-commerce platforms, POS systems).
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects and programs using various methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, enterprise architecture principles, and integration patterns.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.