Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER

Job Mandate

Responsible for leading and managing the planning and delivery of projects. This role ensures that projects are executed effectively, aligned with strategic objectives, and delivered on time, within scope, and budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with business units and technology teams to define project scope, timelines and project objectives
• Form, lead and coordinate project teams (cross-functional: Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, Procurement, etc.)
• Manage all activities in the project lifecycle (initiation; planning; execution; monitoring and controlling; and closing) across one or more lines of business
• Consult with business partners and all stakeholders to clarify and define project requirements and business case, including development of a statement of work
• Prepare project charter, business case and obtain approval for funding
• Identify and monitor work plan and all tasks needed to achieve project goal
• Implement control and reporting structures for project monitoring regarding risk and change management based on defined governance methods and standard processes
• Conducts post-mortem and project closure reviews, CSAT surveys and project teams performance appraisals
• Create and deliver presentation to top management on project goals and plans, including progress reports
• Oversee sourcing and management of vendors
• Ensure compliance of infrastructure and applications with IT standards, policies and guidelines, as well as other financial governing bodies (e.g., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, AMLA Council, etc.)
• Define and monitor all project key constraints
• Manage project issues and risks
• Conduct status reviews with project teams, account managers and customers on a regular basis
• Develop and implement project communication plans
• Develop and implement project level processes, procedures and performance metrics
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship with all project team members, partners and stakeholders

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree relevant to the job

Work Experience

• At least 7–12 years project management experience
• Manages all types of projects ranging from low-level to high-level complexities
• Banking industry experience is preferred but not required
• Experience in managing multiple projects in parallel
• Prior experience working for a Big4, Systems Integrator, management consulting or internal consulting role in a financial institution is highly advantageous

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of project management practices and concepts; PMP or Prince 2 Certification is preferred but not required
• Agile/SCRUM/ITIL trained/certified is preferred but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Expert knowledge in cost management, budgeting and forecasting; creating business case, contracts

Behavioral Skills

• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all functional teams and individuals in all levels
• Ability to build relationships with peers and higher-level management
• Ability to gather and communicate complex issues clearly
• Overwhelming passion for innovation and a desire to achieve more with less
• Strong initiative, self-motivation, self-discipline, creativity and a determination to reach goals and objectives with minimal management intervention and control
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with teams in the completion of important projects and major initiatives
• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior management and lead project teams
• Strong written, oral interpersonal communications and presentation skills