Information Technology Group - Project Manager

BDO Unibank; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Unibank is seeking a capable Project Manager to lead delivery of multiple banking projects. You will own the Project Management Lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure on-time delivery, and manage scope, risk, and governance across initiatives in Makati/Ortigas.

The role requires a strong background in project management within financial services and willingness to work onsite in Manila. The successful candidate will oversee project charters, business cases, funding approvals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 8 years of experience as a full-time project manager in banking or financial services.
• Experience managing projects across multiple lines of business and complexity levels.

Responsibilities

• Form, lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams (Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, Procurement).
• Manage all activities in the project lifecycle from initiation to closing.
• Clarify requirements and develop a statement of work with stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for managing the delivery of BDO Projects:

• End-to-end project management and ownership of the Project Management Lifecycle and its process from the beginning to end
• Management of project timelines, on-time delivery of project activities, project work plan, management of projects technical issues and risks, submission of regular (weekly/periodic) reports and updates, and project documentation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Form, lead and coordinate project teams (cross-functional: Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, Procurement, etc.)
• Manage all activities in the project lifecycle (initiation; planning; execution; monitoring and controlling; and closing) across one or more lines of business
• Consult with business partners and all stakeholders to clarify and define project requirements and business case, including development of a statement of work
• Prepare project charter, business case and obtain approval for funding
• Identify and monitor work plan and all tasks needed to achieve project goal
• Implement control and reporting structures for project monitoring regarding risk and change management based on defined governance methods and standard processes
• Conducts post-mortem and project closure reviews, CSAT surveys and project team’s performance appraisals
• Create and deliver presentation to top management on project goals and plans, including progress reports
• Oversee sourcing, negotiating and managing outside vendors
• Ensure compliance of infrastructure and applications with IT standards, policies and guidelines, as well as other financial governing bodies.
• Define and monitor all project key constraints
• Manage project issues and risks
• Conduct status reviews with project teams, account managers and customers on a regular basis
• Develop and implement project communication plans
• Develop and implement project level processes, procedures and performance metrics
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship with all project team members, partners and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
• At least 8 years of experience as a full-time project manager in banking or financial services industry.
• Manages all types of projects ranging from low-level to high-level complexities
• Must be willing to work onsite and be assigned in Makati/Ortigas.