Key Responsibilities: 1. Project Planning & Execution ● Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and cost estimates, ensuring alignment with business priorities. ● Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. ● Ensure Agile best practices are applied, optimizing team efficiency and delivering incremental value. ● Track project milestones and deliverables while managing risks and dependencies. ● Ensure project alignment with IT governance and compliance standards. 2. Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management ● Define project scope and manage changes through a structured change control process. ● Monitor project schedules and proactively address deviations to ensure on-time delivery. ● Track budgets and ensure projects are delivered within approved financial limits. ● Report key performance indicators (KPIs) and progress updates to leadership. 3. Integration & Stakeholder Management ● Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions. ● Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, aligning project outcomes with business needs. ● Foster strong relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, and technical teams. ● Facilitate effective communication and conflict resolution among stakeholders. 4. Vendor & Partner Management ● Manage third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs). ● Coordinate with external partners for the successful implementation of technology solutions. ● Evaluate vendor performance, ensuring quality deliverables and cost-effectiveness. 5. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement ● Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans. ● Drive process improvements and encourage a culture of continuous learning within project teams. ● Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess project success and identify areas for improvement. Required Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. ● 5+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably in digital services or enterprise technology environments. ● Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and traditional project management methodologies (Waterfall, PMP). ● Experience managing scope, schedule, cost, and integration in IT projects. ● Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service agreements. ● Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and negotiation skills. ● Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello for Agile project management. ● Understanding of digital services technologies, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise IT systems. ● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications: ● Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, etc.). ● PMP or PRINCE2 certification. ● Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines. ● Familiarity with ITIL framework and IT service management (ITSM). Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati
