IT Project Setup & Governance Specialist

Cencora, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a qualified IT governance professional to support planning, governance, and service delivery. The role emphasizes coordinating routines, cross-team dependencies, and clear communication of requirements and risks. A background in IT strategy and portfolio management is preferred.

The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience; ITIL, CSM, or SAFe certifications are a plus. Full-time in the Philippines with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in IT strategy, planning, operations, governance, portfolio management, service delivery, or a related field required.
• Certification in IT service management (e.g., ITIL) preferred.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Scaled Agile Framework Scrum Master (SAFe) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies IT governance practices to support planning, reporting, compliance, and execution across activities.
• Coordinates governance routines, project support activities, and cross-team dependencies to align priorities and timelines.
• Communicates requirements, status, risks, and tradeoffs with team members and partner teams.
• Analyzes operational issues to identify root causes and practical next steps.
• Monitors metrics, reporting outputs, and governance checkpoints to improve delivery reliability.
• Improves templates, documentation, workflows, and team processes for consistency and transparency.

Skills

IT governance

IT strategy

Portfolio management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology / engineering

ITIL certification

CSM / SAFe Scrum Master certification

Job description

Cencora is seeking a qualified IT governance professional to support planning, governance, and service delivery. The role emphasizes coordinating routines, cross-team dependencies, and clear communication of requirements and risks. A background in IT strategy and portfolio management is preferred.

The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience; ITIL, CSM, or SAFe certifications are a plus. Full-time in the Philippines with equal opportunity employment.