Digital Project Manager I (Entry-Level)

87seconds Group; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 670,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid setup

Health insurance

Learning opportunities

Training & travel opportunities

Leave policies

Job summary

Datawords Philippines is seeking a Digital Project Manager I to oversee small to medium digital projects in a hybrid Makati setting. You will coordinate with international clients, clarify briefs, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery with quality across translation and development work.

You will work under the Senior Project Manager, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet business goals and KPIs while navigating a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Knowledge of digital project management tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with web/mobile app development processes.
• Experience with Trello/Jira/Asana is a plus.
• Ability to analyze risks and meet timelines and quality standards.
• Strong KPI tracking and budget management abilities.
• Clear communication of project goals to senior management.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing small to medium digital projects.
• Leadership potential and decisive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of small to medium digital projects within time and scope.
• Maintain regular communication with international counterparts and clients.
• Clarify digital briefs for internal and external teams.
• Lead project kick-off calls and align planning with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project goals within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop and implement communication strategies for global teams.
• Identify risks and quality issues and escalate as needed.
• Independently manage multiple project requests and ensure deadlines.
• Provide technical and project management support for assigned projects.
• Monitor KPIs and milestones to keep projects on track.
• Define project objectives aligned with business goals.
• Oversee project lifecycle from preparation to delivery.
• Prepare budgets and manage file types with CAT tools.
• Coordinate ticket launches and ensure team readiness for launches.

Skills

Digital project management

Web & mobile development knowledge

Risk analysis

KPIs tracking

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Linguistic, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Trello

Jira

Asana

Job description

Datawords has developed an innovative value proposition by placing multicultural adaptation and international deployment of digital content at the center of an industrial production process.

By combining linguistic, cultural, technical and web marketing expertise, Datawords has become a global leader in digital localization and content management across all digital channels. Today, Datawords employs nearly 900 people across major hubs in Paris, Brussels, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Mexico, Milan, Barcelona and Luxembourg.

As a fast-growing, multicultural and tech-driven company, Datawords offers a unique opportunity to work with leading international brands and contribute to the future of global digital content.

To support our growing production capacity, we are hiring a Digital Project Manager I for our office in Makati City, Philippines.

Come and Join a growing and dynamic Group of Digital Communication Agencies located in both great cities in the Philippines - Makati & Cebu

Office Location:Exportbank Plaza Condominium, Chino Roces, Makati City

Reporting to:Senior Project Manager

Individual contributor

The Digital Project Manager I oversees small to medium-sized digital projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Collaborates with stakeholders to meet project objectives and develops project plans covering schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. Monitors and reports on project performance, including KPIs and key milestones, and escalates risks and issues to higher management for resolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Coordination
  • Oversee the execution of small to medium-sized digital projects, ensuring all tasks are completed within the specified time and scope,
  • Maintain regular communication with international counterparts and clients to ensure alignment on project goals,
  • Oversee the reception and clarification of digital briefs, ensuring alignment for internal and external production teams,
  • Lead participation in project kick-off calls, ensuring clarity on planning and customer requirements,
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure project goals are achieved within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Communication and Reporting
  • Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure information is distributed effectively to global teams,
  • Identify, report, and resolve potential risks or quality issues proactively, ensuring alignment with the project framework,
  • Independently manage multiple project requests, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met,
  • Provide advanced technical and project management support for assigned projects,
  • Monitor and report on project performance, including tracking KPIs and key milestones to ensure projects stay on track,
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, ensuring alignment between project goals and business goals.
• Production and Quality
  • Manage the entire project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables align with project goals,
  • Independently scope project requirements and prepare detailed budgets,
  • Create and manage comprehensive project plans, tracking progress and addressing deviations proactively,
  • Adapt IT technologies and manage urgent change requests efficiently,
  • Oversee and ensure quality standards for all deliverables, escalating issues when needed,
  • Conduct detailed post-checks of translation to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables,
  • Ensure timely delivery of projects, meeting or exceeding quality standards.
• Project Preparation
  • Oversee and manage the preparation of various file types using company CAT tools,
  • Coordinate and oversee ticket launch to ensure smooth project execution,
  • Ensure team readiness and coordination for project launches through communication platforms.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Linguistic, Computer Science or a related field,
• Knowledge of digital project management tools and platforms,
• Familiarity with web and mobile application development processes,
• Basic knowledge of project management software like Trello, Jira or Asana,
• Ability to analyze risks, and provide solutions to maintain project timelines and quality standards,
• Strong ability to track KPIs, project performance, and budget,
• Ability to analyze digital project metrics and optimize workflows,
• Ability to communicate project goals and progress to senior management,
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders,
• Experience in managing small to medium-sized digital projects,
• Strong leadership potential,
• Strong decision-making abilities.

Work set-up and working hours

• Shifting Schedule
• Weekend Shift
• Hybrid Setup

Working at Datawords Philippines, you will enjoy

• Hybrid setup with hybrid allowance
• Competitive Salary
• Shift incentive
• Health Insurance Policy with Dental, Optical and ComPsych coverage
• Learning opportunities, access to Linkedin Learning courses
• Local and International training/business trip opportunities
• Vacation leave, Sick Leave, Offered Leave, Marriage Leave, Birthday Leave
• Virtual and Onsite Health and Wellness Programs
• Inclusive, Fun and Unique Datawords Culture where EVERYONE MATTERS!

WHO WE ARE

Datawords - International Digital Marketing Powered by Multicultural Technologies.

We see technology from a multicultural point of view, which is why our agency creates and proposes cutting edge solutions and innovations that scale quickly to any market.

We always aim to offer the best multicultural digital experience to our clients, and have acquired several agencies with specific expertise in recent years:Digiprod, an audio-visual production company,Vanksen, a digital strategy company and87seconds, a creative video agency. In a world driven by disruption, we constantly challenge ourselves to improve our solutions and technology, such asWezen. We focus both on organic growth and are always on the lookout for interesting acquisitions to complement our existing offering.

Datawords was born out of a vision of communication that transcends all borders to reach the broadest possible audience everywhere across the globe. At the heart of that vision is a mix of technological mastery and communications expertise that drives every aspect of our brand DNA — down to our very name.

Technology may be at the heart of what we do, but people are at the heart of who we are. They are the ones who make Datawords a singular place to work for – and with.

From every corner of the globe, our employees bring not only their local language and culture, but their individual energies, passions and motivations to the job each day. The result is a true melting pot of knowledge, skill and perspective in which solutions are never far away.

As technology advances faster and faster and the world becomes smaller every day, our team is made to change

and grow with the times. Because words and technology are only as meaningful as the people behind them.

Come and Join our Growing and Talented Team at Datawords Philippines!

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee, whatever their abilities, can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.