Hybrid IT Project Leader

Manulife/John Hancock; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Project Manager to define, manage and deliver client-focused projects across budgets and timelines. You will coordinate scope, strategy, requirements, risks and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Working in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate terms, manage resources, and maintain client relationships while upholding compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to think strategically and assess short- and long-term impacts.
• Experience with project planning and tracking tools.
• Ability to apply project management methodologies and ensure that the necessary technical skills are included with the project team and utilized appropriately.
• Knowledge of technology platforms and environments.
• Understanding of annuity products, administration compliance, operations and systems including business desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Office), and relevant financial products.
• Experience using a defined project management and/or SDLC methodology.
• Understanding of Managed Service Provider ticketing and Alert Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, strategy, requirements and implementation.
• Ensure projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client business objectives.
• Identify, analyze, mitigate, document, and control project risks.
• Provide effective communication within the project team, stakeholders, sponsors and management.
• Identify resourcing needs for the project and establish roles, expectations, and goals with team members.
• Participate in negotiation of contract terms and conditions and ensure compliance with contract terms for project consultants and vendors.
• Identify project issues that impact project delivery and escalate to management.
• Set and track project milestones; manage and realign schedules as needed.
• Manage multiple small and/or medium-sized projects ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality targets.
• Assist in hiring project staff, and developing, motivating, coaching, advising and managing the project team.
• Manage the technical components of the project or act as the manager of personnel, including evaluating personnel.
• Liaise between project team, project sponsor, and client group.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

PM tools

PM methodologies

Tech platforms

Annuity product knowledge

PM/SDLC

Ticketing systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Project Manager to define, manage and deliver client-focused projects across budgets and timelines. You will coordinate scope, strategy, requirements, risks and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Working in a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate terms, manage resources, and maintain client relationships while upholding compliance and quality standards.