Project Manager L3

Salary: ₱90,000 – ₱120,000 per month

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Project Management

• Proven experience in managing and delivering multiple IT projects and initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong understanding and practical application of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), risk management, issue management, and dependency management.

• Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, governance, and delivery.

• Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PMI or PRINCE2.

• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies is an advantage.

2. Banking and Financial Services Industry Experience

• Experience working in the banking, financial services, or financial institution industry is highly preferred.

• Proven experience managing IT, technology transformation, or business initiatives within banking or financial services environments.

• Understanding of banking operations, financial systems, and enterprise technology environments.

• Exposure to banking platforms, financial applications, digital banking, core banking systems, system integration, or regulatory-driven technology projects is an advantage.

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and project requirements commonly associated with financial institutions.

3. Financial and Budget Management

• Knowledge and experience in project budgeting, cost management, financial planning, and forecasting.

• Ability to monitor project expenditures, manage resources effectively, and ensure service delivery remains within approved budgets.

• Experience preparing financial reports and communicating budget status, variances, and financial risks to stakeholders.

4. Client and Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to understand business requirements, manage expectations, and ensure client satisfaction.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with business stakeholders, IT leaders, clients, and technical teams.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and expectation management capabilities.

• Ability to communicate project updates, risks, issues, and decisions effectively to both technical and business audiences.

5. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to assess complex situations, identify potential challenges, and recommend practical solutions.

• Demonstrated flexibility and sound judgment in managing changing project priorities and resolving delivery challenges.

6. Leadership and Collaboration

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to drive accountability and results across multiple teams.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and facilitate effective decision-making.

7. Adaptability and Continuous Learning

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities, project requirements, and technology environments.

• Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies, tools, and delivery approaches.

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and dynamic project environments.

8. Technical and IT Knowledge

• Strong understanding of IT systems, configurations, deployment processes, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, emerging technologies, system integration, and the broader IT service delivery landscape.

• Ability to understand technical requirements and effectively communicate with developers, infrastructure teams, solution architects, and other technical resources.

• Ability to translate technical concepts and project complexities into business-relevant discussions for stakeholders and IT leadership.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications and Skills

• Experience managing data-related initiatives and projects, particularly involving:

  • Enterprise Data Platforms

  • Master Data Management (MDM) Platforms

  • Data integration, data governance, and enterprise data transformation.

• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, reporting, and collaboration.

• Experience in test management, including test planning, execution coordination, defect tracking, and implementation readiness.

• Project Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.

• Experience managing large-scale enterprise IT transformation and system implementation projects.

• Exposure to banking technology modernization, digital transformation, regulatory compliance initiatives, or financial systems implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects and initiatives, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budget.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, milestones, and resource allocation plans.

• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.

• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, business stakeholders, IT leaders, and technical teams.

• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, status updates, and governance reviews.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate project activities across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, and implementation.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project deliverables align with business requirements and client expectations.

• Drive issue resolution and decision-making by engaging the appropriate stakeholders and technical resources.

• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates.

• Support continuous improvement of project management practices, processes, and service delivery standards.