Assistant IT Manager

DMCI Homes; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work set-up

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

DMCI Homes is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Makati. The role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering ERP and non-ERP projects, coordinating with stakeholders and vendors to ensure objectives are met.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in IT project management, knowledge of predictive, Agile, and hybrid approaches, and is open to certification advantages. Hybrid work setup supports collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, IS, Eng, or related field.
• 3+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience in ERP and non-ERP projects, budgeting, vendor coordination, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of predictive, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile) are an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, milestones and quality standards.
• Coordinates with Process Owners, Business Analysts, technical teams and stakeholders to define objectives, deliverables and acceptance criteria.
• Monitors progress and recommends corrective actions to address delays or deviations.
• Ensures compliance with PM standards, company policies and IT governance.
• Identifies and mitigates risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies and coordinates actions.
• Coordinates with internal departments, vendors, consultants and service providers for timely delivery.
• Prepares cost estimates, forecasts and monitors expenditures and budget variances.
• Coordinates testing, deployment readiness and turnover to operations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional coordination

Agile methodologies

Hybrid PM

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Hired candidates will have the following opportunities:

• Competitive salary based on relevant skills and work experience
• Hybrid work set-up
• Career development opportunities for high potential and top performing employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• With at least three(3) years of relevant experience in Information Technology project management.
• Experience in managing ERP and non-ERP projects, project budgeting, vendor coordination, risk management, and cross-functional team coordination.
• Knowledge of predictive, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2), or relevant Agile certification is an advantage but not required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project Planning and Execution

• Develops and maintains project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, milestones, and quality standards for assigned ERP and non-ERP projects.
• Coordinates with Process Owners, Business Analysts, technical teams, and stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.
• Monitors project progress against approved plans and recommends corrective actions to address delays and deviations.

2. Project Governance and Risk Management

• Ensures compliance with approved project management standards, company policies, and Information Technology governance requirements.
• Identifies and monitors project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, and coordinates appropriate mitigation measures.
• Evaluates proposed project changes and secures approval from authorized personnel before implementing changes to approved project plans.

3. Stakeholder and Vendor Coordination

• Coordinates with internal departments, vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure timely project delivery.
• Monitors vendor deliverables, project milestones, issue resolution, and required documentation.
• Provides timely project updates, recommendations, and escalations to the IT Manager or Senior IT Manager.

4. Cost and Resource Monitoring

• Prepares project cost estimates and forecasts in coordination with relevant teams.
• Monitors project expenditures, resource requirements, and budget variances against approved plans.
• Coordinates vendor cost evaluations and resource allocation requirements with authorized personnel.

5. Technology Implementation and Systems Integration

• Coordinates implementation activities and systems integration across business, software development, infrastructure, technical support, and vendor teams.
• Facilitates system testing, quality assurance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), security reviews, and deployment readiness assessments.
• Ensures project deliverables meet approved requirements and coordinates the turnover of completed projects to operational support teams.

6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepares project status reports and dashboard inputs covering progress, milestones, risks, costs, and deliverables.
• Maintains accurate project plans, risk registers, change logs, and other project documentation.
• Tracks project performance and coordinates corrective actions, escalating significant deviations to the IT Manager or Senior IT Manager.

7. Change Management and Continuous Improvement

• Coordinates user communications, training, and readiness activities with Process Owners and affected departments.
• Facilitates post-implementation support, issue resolution, and knowledge transfer with designated teams.
• Conducts lessons-learned reviews and recommends improvements to project management processes, tools, and reporting.

8. Project Closure and General

• Coordinates documented project acceptance, operational readiness, and the proper handover of project documentation and outstanding items.
• Ensures assigned ERP and non-ERP projects align with approved Information Technology priorities and business objectives.
• Provides timely updates to the immediate supervisor and performs other related tasks as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and change control.
• Knowledgeable in project budgeting, cost forecasting, risk management, and vendor coordination.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, cross-functional team coordination, and issue resolution.
• Familiar with predictive, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, enterprise applications, systems integration, cybersecurity, and Information Technology infrastructure.
• Capable of preparing project reports, maintaining project documentation, and coordinating testing, deployment, and operational handover.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.