Business Transformation Project Manager - Manila
Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specializing in digital transformation for fintech and financial services companies. We provide comprehensive consulting solutions, as well as middle- and back-office support, to empower our clients with streamlined operations and cutting-edge strategies.
With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, Hytech has established a strong presence worldwide, with offices in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, and more.
Location: Manila, Philippines
About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious, driven and business-oriented professional to join our team as a Business Transformation Manager, based in Manila, Philippines.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about driving business growth, managing complex projects and making things happen. You will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to drive strategic business initiatives, oversee key projects and support the company's expansion in the Philippines and across international markets.
Reporting directly to the Project Lead, you will take ownership of projects involving multiple business functions, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure successful project execution from planning to completion.
Beyond project management, we are looking for someone with strong leadership ambition, commercial awareness and the drive to grow into a management role with broader business responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Project Management: Lead and drive complex business projects, including licensing initiatives, business expansion and other strategic projects in the Philippines.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with internal departments such as Finance, Risk, Technology and Operations, as well as external partners and relevant stakeholders, to ensure smooth project execution.
- Project Execution & Delivery: Take ownership of project timelines, deliverables and milestones, proactively identify potential challenges and drive solutions to ensure successful outcomes.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, alignment and collaboration across different teams.
- Business Transformation: Identify operational challenges, improvement opportunities and ways to enhance business processes, operational efficiency and overall business performance.
- International Project Exposure: Participate in regional and international projects, working with stakeholders across different markets and business functions.
- Leadership & Business Development: Take on increasing business responsibilities, demonstrate leadership capabilities and contribute to the company's long-term growth and expansion.
Key Requirements
Mandatory:
- Filipino citizen or local Filipino candidate based in the Philippines.
- Fluent in Tagalog and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Approximately 5-6 years of working experience, preferably in project management, business operations, business development, consulting or other cross-functional roles.
- Proven experience managing projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders and driving initiatives from planning through execution.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with different teams.
- Highly proactive, hands-on and independent, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and multitasking environment.
- Strong ownership mentality, problem-solving abilities and a results-driven mindset.
- Demonstrated business acumen, ambition and willingness to take on greater responsibilities and leadership opportunities.
Preferred (Bonus Points):
- Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written).
- Background in Finance, IT, Business Operations, Business Management or other relevant disciplines.
- Experience managing cross-functional, regional or international projects.
- Experience working with external partners, government agencies or regulatory authorities on business-related projects.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and experience leading initiatives or coordinating project teams.
What We Offer
- Accelerated Career Growth: An opportunity to grow into a management-level position and take on broader business responsibilities as the company expands.
- Broad Business Exposure: Work across multiple functions, gaining valuable exposure to Finance, Risk, Technology, Operations and other business areas.
- Regional & International Exposure: Participate in both local Philippine projects and international initiatives, collaborating with teams across different markets.
- Ownership & Autonomy: Be empowered to take ownership of meaningful projects, make things happen and directly contribute to business outcomes.
- Strong Management Support: Access to the resources, guidance and support needed to drive projects and achieve your professional goals.
- Work-Life Balance: Regular working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with occasional overtime depending on business and project requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
We are not simply looking for someone who can coordinate meetings and follow up on project timelines. We want someone with the hunger to succeed, the ambition to grow into a business leader and the determination to turn ideas into results.
If you are someone who takes initiative, embraces challenges, enjoys working with people and is motivated by business growth and career progression, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who sees this as a long-term career opportunity and is ready to grow with the business.