Manager

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited seeks a strategic PMO Leader to organize and energize the enterprise project portfolio, driving Agile/hybrid transformation and AI-enabled process re-engineering. You will scale delivery, optimize resources, and accelerate project delivery across IT and client engagements.

Responsibilities include governance, AI-driven automation, portfolio health monitoring, and mentorship of PMs/SLMs, with a focus on strategic alignment and modern tool adoption.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT project/program management, with 3+ years in senior PMO leadership within mid-size IT services
• Proven AI/automation experience to re-engineer business processes
• Active PMP or PgMP certifications highly preferred; Agile/CSM/PMI-ACP or Lean Six Sigma a plus
• Strong SDLC, Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery understanding
• Exceptional stakeholder management, change management, and executive-level communication
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business or related field

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain standardized PMO processes, policies, and templates across IT and client delivery projects
• Audit delivery workflows and deploy AI-driven automation to streamline PMO tracking and reporting
• Monitor portfolio health (budget, scope, timeline, risk) with data-driven KPIs and resolve escalations
• Oversee capacity planning and resource allocation using predictive analytics
• Partner with leadership to align project execution with business objectives and revenue targets
• Champion adoption of modern PMO tools and AI-integrated collaboration tools
• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of Project Managers and Scrum Masters

Skills

Portfolio governance

AI & process re-engineering

Delivery excellence

Resource management

Strategic alignment

Tool optimization

Mentorship & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business or related field

Tools

Jira Automation

ClaudeCode

Job description

We are seeking a forward-thinking, strategic PMO Leader to organize and energize our enterprise project portfolio. This role focuses on scaling delivery and driving Agile/hybrid transformation. The ideal candidate will modernize our PMO by leveraging AI tools and automation to re-engineer legacy workflows, optimize resource utilization, and accelerate project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Governance: Define, implement, and maintain standardized PMO processes, policies, and templates across all IT and client delivery projects.
• AI & Process Re-engineering: Audit existing delivery workflows to identify bottlenecks; design and deploy AI-driven automation to streamline PMO tracking, reporting, and administrative tasks.
• Delivery Excellence: Monitor portfolio health (budget, scope, timeline, and risk) using data-driven KPIs; intervene early to resolve project escalations.
• Resource Management: Oversee capacity planning and resource allocation, using predictive analytics and tools to ensure optimal utilization of technical talent.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with executive leadership to align project execution with company business objectives, margins, and revenue targets.
• Tool Optimization: Champion the adoption of modern project management and AI-integrated collaboration tools (e.g., Jira Automation, ClaudeCode
• Mentorship & Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a team of Project Managers and Scrum Masters, fostering a culture of continuous learning and tech-forward innovation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in IT project/program management, with 3+ years in a senior PMO leadership role within mid-size IT services.
• AI & Automation Expertise: Proven track record of implementing AI tools, Generative AI prompts, or low-code/no-code automation workflows to re-engineer and optimize business processes.
• Certifications: Active PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP certification is highly preferred. Agile/Scrum (CSM, PMI-ACP) or Lean Six Sigma certifications are a strong plus.
• Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) models, Agile, Waterfall, hybrid delivery, and emerging PMO software technologies.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, change management capabilities, conflict resolution, and executive-level communication.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.