IT Project Manager, Financial Services (1 year contract)

Michael Page; Pasig; On-site; PHP 3,006,614 - 4,209,260; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on high-impact Financial Services programs

Exposure to enterprise-scale governance

Job summary

A global IT services and consulting organization is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Financial Services and Insurance projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of IT project management experience and a strong background in governance, change management, and resource oversight. This role offers immediate ownership and visibility, providing significant opportunities to make an impact in the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management.
• Proven background delivering projects within Financial Services and/or Insurance.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery across Financial Services or Insurance programs.
• Validate project baselines, including approved schedules and milestones.
• Manage change control by reviewing scope changes and impact assessments.

Skills

IT Project Management

Financial Services

Insurance

Project Management Tools (e.g., MS Project)

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Lead end-to-end Financial Services IT projects with real delivery impact
• Urgent, high-visibility role with immediate ownership and decision-making

About Our Client

Our client is a global IT services and consulting organization delivering large‑scale digital transformation projects for enterprise clients, particularly within regulated industries such as Financial Services and Insurance.

Job Description

• Lead end‑to‑end IT project delivery across Financial Services or Insurance programs
• Validate project baselines, including approved schedules, milestones, and original delivery commitments
• Manage change control by reviewing scope changes, impact assessments (time, cost, resources), and formal approvals
• Maintain schedule control through critical path analysis, regular status reporting, and early identification of risks and issues
• Drive governance and escalation processes, including SteerCo participation, timely escalations, and dependency management
• Oversee resources and vendors by comparing planned vs actual staffing, monitoring vendor performance, and managing capacity constraints

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management
• Proven background delivering projects within Financial Services and/or Insurance (any domain within FS is acceptable)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing projects across the entire project lifecycle
• End‑to‑end project controls covering baseline validation, change & schedule management, and proactive risk/issue tracking
• Strong governance experience including SteerCo engagement, escalation management, and resource/vendor oversight
• Strong experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar)
• Comfortable working with enterprise IT delivery and stakeholder environments

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact Financial Services / Insurance programs
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale governance and decision‑making

Fast‑moving role with immediate contribution and visibility

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an IT Project Manager, apply today to join a leading organization!