IT Project Manager

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Makati is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT initiatives and infrastructure projects. Based in Makati City, you will blend technical leadership with strategic management to ensure technology supports business goals efficiently, securely, and innovatively.

This full-time role may require occasional travel to company sites or vendor locations. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, and implement PM methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Relevant experience in IT management and project leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing IT projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Expertise in vendor and stakeholder management.
• Financial and budgetary management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organisation's IT strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead projects covering digital transformation, AI initiatives, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT support.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies that improve productivity and competitiveness.
• Ensure cost-effective utilisation of IT resources.
• Plan, initiate, and oversee IT projects from conception through completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee the procurement of IT systems and services.
• Implement and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and tools.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives to protect organisational data and systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Coordinate regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop IT staff to build a high-performing team.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide career development opportunities.

Skills

IT leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Cybersecurity

Digital transformation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS/Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

About the role

As the IT Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT initiatives and infrastructure projects across the organisation. Based in Makati City, you will combine technical leadership with strategic management to ensure technology supports business goals efficiently, securely, and innovatively. The role is full-time and may require occasional travel to company sites or vendor locations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organisation's IT strategy in alignment with business objectives.

• Lead projects covering digital transformation, artificial intelligence initiatives, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and IT support.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies that improve productivity and competitiveness.

• Ensure cost-effective utilisation of IT resources.

• Plan, initiate, and oversee IT projects from conception through completion.

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee the procurement of IT systems and services.

• Implement and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and tools.

• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards.

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives to protect organisational data and systems.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

• Coordinate regular security audits and risk assessments.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop IT staff to build a high-performing team.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide career development opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Master's degree or MBA is preferred.

• Relevant experience in IT management and project leadership roles.

• Proven experience managing IT projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

• Expertise in vendor and stakeholder management.

• Financial and budgetary management skills.