IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager

Industry Category	Computer / Information Technology	Position	IT-Network / Sys / DB Admin
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	Metro Manila (NCR) Makati	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Master's Degree	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-09-27	Valid Until	Long-term validity

Höegh Autoliners is a people-driven company with the belief that businesses should not only be forming lasting services but also lasting careers. We want to work with people who are incredibly team-oriented, jump head-first into a challenge, and always maintain a high-bar for excellence.

If that sounds like the type of team you want to join, we can't wait to meet you!

A Little about Us

Höegh Autoliners is a global player in Ro/Ro deep sea transportation services and operates the greenest fleet in this segment. The company owns and operates approx. 40 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in global trade systems, making around 3 000 port calls yearly. Managed from a worldwide network of around 16 offices, our main customers are major manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and other rolling stock. We are working towards a goal of zero emissions by 2040 and have an exciting roadmap to achieve this. 

A Lot about You

You are self-motivated and experienced leader who has worked extensively with Infrastructure Operations and IT teams. You understand infrastructure technology and the related operations well enough to be a full participant in planning and managing these activities. You have strong background and experience in Data Center operation, which is something you will focus on in this role. You will manage six (6) team members and the daily IT Infrastructure operations. You are passionate about operational excellence and always strive to optimise current processes. You can help us take our IT Infrastructure and Operations Team to the next level.

You will directly report to the Head of IT in Manila, and will be part of the Infrastructure and Operations team.

Main Responsibilities

Manage the IT Infrastructure and Operations team including recruitment, goal setting and performance managementSteer the technology roadmap, including utilizing a cloud ecosystemOverall responsible for ensuring operational excellence in database operations, network, security as well as server and application operations including cloud services operationsCollaborate with the IT Development and IT Maintenance and Support team to proactively mitigate operational risk and disturbancesManage third party vendor relations to ensure quality services and products are delivered in a timely fashionEnsure operational preparedness for emergency response and establish standards for this and other operational excellenceImplement and improve ITIL processes within the teamImplement disaster recovery & back-up procedures as well as information security & control structuresAssessment and recommendations for improvement or re-engineering of IT Services & Technologies

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or greater) in Computer Science or equivalentMore than five (5) years of equivalent IT Infrastructure Operations and data center management experienceStrong project management and leadership experienceHands on experience with computer software and hardware, including servers and systemsExperience on public Cloud services and economicsProven track record of continued learning of industry standards and trendsStrong interpersonal skills and a team playerExcellent communication skills in an international work environment

We Offer

Exciting IT product roadmap that will enhance and develop our businessDemanding and rewarding tasks in an international work environmentCareer opportunities within a strong and well-respected shipping company.

We believe that building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment for working and learning leads to a better workplace, better ideas and more inspiring conversations.

Höegh Autoliners is a global player in Ro/Ro deep sea transportation services and operates the greenest fleet in this segment.. The company owns and operates approx. 40 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in global trade systems, making around 3 000 port calls yearly. Managed from a worldwide network of around 16 offices, our main customers are major manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and other rolling stock. We are working towards a goal of zero emissions by 2050 and have an exciting roadmap to achieve this.What we doWe offer our customers safe and secure deep sea transportation of RoRo cargo such as cars, high and heavy machinery and breakbulk. Each year, we transport around two million car equivalent units (ceu) as well as other rolling and static cargo. We have experience with a wide variety of cargo and will do our utmost to ensure that you receive the service you and your cargo require.We also offer tailor made logistics solutions through Autotrans Logistics, saving cost and time in their supply chain. This cooperation in the supply chain provides our customers with efficient and flexible cargo handling.OwnershipHöegh Autoliners Holdings AS is a Norwegian company owned by two shareholders: Leif Höegh & Co. Holdings AS as majority shareholder (61.25 per cent) and A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S (38.75 per cent).OrganisationOur corporate head office is located in Oslo, Norway but we employ approximately 350 people from 30 nationalities who are working out of 16 offices around the globe. In addition we employ around 1300 seafarers, through our crewing offices in the Philippines and China.Our vesselsHöegh Autoliners operates a fleet of owned and long-term charter PCTCs with capacity ranging from 2 300 to 8 500 ceu. Over the last five years our fleet has undergone a renewal, with many old vessels being phased out and new being built or chartered in. Today the average age of our fleet is around 10 years. You find the complete Fleet List here.The World’s largest PCTCIn 2015, we took delivery of two in a series of six Post-Panamax vessels in the New Horizon design. The remaining four were delivered during 2016.The New Horizon is the world’s largest PCTC with 14 decks, covering an area of 71 400 m² - the same area as 10 soccer fields - and a carrying capacity of 8 500 ceu. With a 375  tonne capacity stern ramp, 22 tonne capacity side ramp, 6.5 meter height on the main deck and five hoistable decks, this new design provides more operational flexibility. Enhanced flexibility, larger capacity and optimised hull and energy efficiency reduce the vessel’s environmental impact and ensure a better service to our customers.