IT Project Manager

Octal Philippines Inc.; Pateros; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Octal Philippines Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee large, complex transformation projects in collaboration with functional workstream leads and vendor project managers. You will help remove roadblocks and drive program momentum to meet objectives and scope.

You will implement project dashboards, monitor progress, and assess vendor performance to ensure timely delivery and strong stakeholder alignment across IT initiatives and enterprise transformations.

Qualifications

• Experience with project risk assessment, metrics generation, and analysis.
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and familiar with Jira/Confluence.
• Strong execution and operational excellence in managing large programs.
• Proven track record in IT projects or agile development.
• Ability to lead and influence in a high-paced transformation environment.
• Committed to achieving objectives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate large transformation programs with cross-functional workstreams.
• Monitor progress with dashboards and vendor performance.
• Resolve roadblocks and provide guidance to project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Risk assessment

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the management and monitoring of large, complex transformation projects in collaboration with different Functional Workstream Leads and vendor Project Managers. He/she assists the Workstream Leads in resolving roadblocks and problem solving and ensures the implementation of project dashboards, progress monitoring and vendor performance assessment to ensure successful program delivery of hospital-wide transformation programs aligned with its objectives and scope.

Requirements

• Experience with project risk assessment, metrics generation, and analysis, preferably with PMP certification.
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and familiar with software development platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong execution and operational excellence skills in managing large programs, with exceptional analytical and strategic planning abilities.
• Proven track record of successful project management in larger organizations with focus on IT projects or agile development
• Demonstrated track record of building trust-based counselling relationships fellow program managers, Subject matter experts
• Demonstrates excellent observation, negotiation, decision-making, and leadership skills in a high paced transformation environment.
• Possesses a strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and ability to work under pressure with a positive, self-motivated attitude.
• Committed to achieving objectives despite obstacles, sustaining program momentum, and effectively using a range of leadership and influencing styles.