Cross-Functional Project Leader

Straive; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive is seeking an experienced Project Management Specialist to lead cross-functional teams, align project goals with strategic objectives, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery across our key initiatives.

You will own the end-to-end project lifecycle, streamline operational processes, and actively manage risk while fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year of formal project management experience in a fast-paced environment (Tech, Finance, or Operations preferred).
• CSM experience is preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a track record of managing cross-functional alignment.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve complex dependencies and drive clarity in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Project Governance & Execution: Define project scope, schedules, milestones, and deliverables using Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing transparent progress reports, risk assessments, and resource tracking.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks, refine workflows, and enforce continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Risk & Change Management: Proactively identify potential delays or scope creep; implement risk mitigation strategies swiftly.
• Resource Allocation: Balance team capacity, prioritize backlogs, and ensure efficient resource utilization to meet business objectives.

Skills

PM experience

Communication

Problem-Solving

CSM experience

Job description

Straive is seeking an experienced Project Management Specialist to lead cross-functional teams, align project goals with strategic objectives, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery across our key initiatives.

You will own the end-to-end project lifecycle, streamline operational processes, and actively manage risk while fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and leadership teams.