Project Manager

Job Mandate

Primary responsible for managing the delivery of Projects:

End-to-end project management and ownership of the Project Management Lifecycle and its process from the beginning to end

Management of project timelines, on-time delivery of project activities, project work plan, management of projects technical issues and risks, submission of regular (weekly/periodic) reports and updates, and project documentation.

Below are the high-level service deliverables:

Ensure Project Completion

Ensure Project Team Compliance

Oversee Project Timeline, Budget and Scope

Ensure that all stakeholders are aligned in terms of responsibilities and schedule

Perform Project Management based on Enterprise Project Management office standards

Duties and Responsibilities

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 (e.g. risks and issues mitigation and assumptions clearances)

Conducts post-mortem and project closure reviews, CSAT surveys and project team's performance appraisals

Create and deliver presentation to top management on project goals and plans, including progress reports

Oversee sourcing, negotiating and managing outside 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

Conduct status reviews with project teams, account managers and customers on a regular basis

Develop and implement project communication plans

Contribute to the creation of offers, contracts and time schedules as well as to the cost calculation

Job Description

Create, review and implement changes on internal innovation/ project management processes in alignment with the enterprises policies and procedures

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

Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Work Experience

At least 8-10 years of solid background in end to end Project Management experience

Manages all types of projects ranging from low-level to high-level complexities

Demonstrates strong understanding of business and systems in a line of business

Ability to influence and negotiate with senior management and lead project teams

Bachelor's Degree

Above average communication skills

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 (IT-related concepts, problems and issues)

Expert knowledge Cost Management, Budgeting and Forecasting; creating business case, contracts

Can manage multi task assignments

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

Strong written, oral interpersonal communications and presentation skills