Hybrid IT Project Manager - Tech Transformation Leader

EastWest Bank; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EastWest Bank in Taguig City seeks a Project Manager to lead technology-driven projects from initiation to delivery in a hybrid work setup. You will drive planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time, on-scope results aligned with the bank's strategic goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering, 5+ years in IT project management, and certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/Agile. Proficiency with Jira/Trello/MS Project is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certifications are an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT Project Management, Software Development, or a related technology leadership role.
• Proven experience managing software development projects from initiation through implementation.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and Scrum practices.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of technology and innovation initiatives.
• Define project requirements, establish project plans and timelines, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including software developers, business analysts, QA specialists, designers, and infrastructure teams.
• Manage Agile and Scrum project delivery frameworks, including sprint planning, progress tracking, retrospectives, and release management.
• Monitor project budgets, resource allocation, utilization, and overall project performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation of critical concerns.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Trello

Microsoft Project

Job description

EastWest Bank in Taguig City seeks a Project Manager to lead technology-driven projects from initiation to delivery in a hybrid work setup. You will drive planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time, on-scope results aligned with the bank's strategic goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering, 5+ years in IT project management, and certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/Agile. Proficiency with Jira/Trello/MS Project is a plus.