IT Project Management Lead - Design (UI/UX)

Philippine Business Bank; Caloocan; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Business Bank in Caloocan City seeks an IT Project Management Lead - Design (UI/UX) to drive end-to-end design initiatives for digital banking and internal systems. This on-site role requires coordinating with stakeholders to gather requirements, defining project plans, and guiding UI/UX designers.

You will work with IT and business teams to ensure usability, accessibility, and security standards, monitor risks, and report progress while continually improving design practices to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Design, or related field; certifications are a plus.
• Strong PM skills: planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficient in UI/UX methods: user research, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing.
• Experience with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Jira, Confluence or similar tools.
• Knowledge of banking/financial processes is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UI/UX design initiatives for digital banking and internal systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project plans.
• Oversee design sprints, manage resources and timelines.
• Guide UI/UX designers and collaborate with IT and business teams.
• Ensure usability, accessibility, security standards and risk management.
• Prepare status reports and drive continuous design process improvements.

Skills

Project management

UI/UX design

Design collaboration

Digital product development

Finance domain knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, or related field

Certifications: PMP, Scrum Master, UX certifications

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Company Description Philippine Business Bank (PBB) is a thrift bank established in 1997 that focuses on serving corporate clients and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The bank offers a broad range of banking products and services, including cash management, retail and corporate lending, deposit solutions, international trade finance, and treasury and trust services. PBB has a strong presence in key SME hubs across Metro Manila, such as Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, and Quezon City. It also operates branches in major urban centers outside Metro Manila, including Cebu, Davao, and Bacolod. Applicants can expect to join a growing institution committed to supporting business communities nationwide.

Role Description The IT Project Management Lead - Design (UI/UX) is a full-time, on-site role based in Caloocan City. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end UI/UX design initiatives for digital banking and internal systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with stakeholders to gather requirements, defining project plans, overseeing design sprints, and managing resources and timelines. The role involves guiding UI/UX designers, collaborating closely with IT and business teams, and ensuring adherence to usability, accessibility, and security standards. The IT Project Management Lead also monitors project risks and issues, prepares status reports, and continuously improves processes and design practices to support PBB’s digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design practices, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Experience with design and collaboration tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Jira, Confluence, or similar).
• Solid understanding of digital product development, including working with IT, business analysts, and developers.
• Knowledge of banking or financial services processes and regulatory considerations is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including mentoring design teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Design, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, UX certifications) are a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Caloocan City and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.