Project Director

Satellite Office

Manila

On-site

PHP 2,000,000 - 3,600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Satellite Office is seeking a Project Director to lead the enterprise PMO and oversee multi-project delivery across the organization. You will establish governance, reporting, and KPI dashboards while driving accountability for strategic initiatives and outcomes.

The role requires strong executive communication, risk management and cross-functional leadership to ensure projects stay on time, within scope and within budget in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree as specified in education requirements.
8–10+ years of experience in project management, program management or PMO leadership.
Experience leading enterprise transformation and multi-project delivery.
Hands-on familiarity with AI productivity tools and related technologies.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the enterprise PMO function across Satellite Office.
Develop and maintain governance frameworks, standards and delivery methodologies.
Provide executive-level reporting on project portfolio performance and risks.
Oversee budgets, resource allocation and financial governance for portfolios.
Drive continuous improvement of delivery practices and governance maturity.
Maintain centralized visibility and dashboards for executive stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Technology or related discipline

Tools

ChatGPT

Claude

Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot

AI productivity tools

Job description

Overview:

The Project Director (PD) will lead the enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) function and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives across Satellite Office. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with business priorities, governance standards, timelines, budgets and expected business outcomes.

The PD will provide enterprise-wide oversight across multiple concurrent projects and programs, ensuring consistency in delivery practices, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement and operational execution. The role will work closely with executive leadership, department heads and project teams to drive disciplined execution and organizational alignment.

A strong emphasis will be placed on governance, delivery accountability, resource coordination, operational transparency and continuous improvement of project delivery practices across the organization.

The PD is expected to establish and mature PMO capabilities, implement structured delivery frameworks, and provide executive-level visibility into project performance, risks, dependencies and strategic outcomes.

This is a leadership role requiring strong organizational capability, operational discipline, executive communication skills and the ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Governance

Establish and lead the enterprise PMO function across Satellite Office
Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, templates and delivery methodologies
Implement enterprise-wide project management processes and reporting standards
Establish project lifecycle management practices covering initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure
Maintain centralized portfolio visibility across all enterprise initiatives
Develop and maintain enterprise project dashboards and executive reporting mechanisms
Ensure projects comply with governance, financial, operational and reporting requirements

Project Delivery & Execution

Provide oversight and leadership to project managers and cross-functional delivery teams
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within approved budgets
Drive accountability for project milestones, deliverables and business outcomes
Support resolution of delivery blockers, escalations and operational challenges
Ensure project documentation, reporting and governance artifacts are maintained consistently
Monitor delivery quality and implementation readiness across initiatives

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

Act as the primary PMO liaison to executive leadership and senior stakeholders
Provide regular executive-level reporting on project portfolio performance
Facilitate strategic planning discussions related to enterprise initiatives
Ensure clear communication of project objectives, timelines, risks and dependencies
Build strong cross-functional relationships to support effective execution

Resource & Financial Oversight

Monitor enterprise project resource allocation and capacity planning
Support prioritization of resources across competing initiatives
Work closely with Finance and business leaders to monitor project budgets and financial performance
Track project expenditure, forecast variances and delivery impacts
Ensure appropriate financial governance and reporting across initiatives

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

Establish enterprise risk management practices for project delivery
Maintain centralized project and portfolio risk registers
Ensure mitigation plans are developed and actively managed
Drive lessons learned and post-implementation review practices
Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, governance and reporting maturity
Continuously refine PMO operating practices and project delivery methodologies

Key Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Technology or related discipline

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in:

Project management
Program management
PMO leadership
Enterprise transformationStrategic initiative delivery
Proven experience managing multiple concurrent enterprise initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional delivery teams in complex environments
Experience working closely with executive leadership and senior stakeholders
Hands‑on familiarity with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, AI productivity tools
Understanding of how AI can improve productivity, reporting, documentation & knowledge management

Certifications

The following certifications are highly desirable PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, PMO or portfolio management certifications

Leadership & Operational Skills

Strong leadership and organizational capability
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong governance and operational discipline
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and complex delivery environments
Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution capability
Ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams
Strong decision-making and escalation management capability

Technical & Analytical Skills

Strong understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies
Experience with project portfolio management and reporting tools
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
Ability to interpret operational and financial performance data
Experience developing dashboards, KPIs and executive reporting
Proficiency in project scheduling, reporting and collaboration platforms

Personal Qualities

Highly organized and execution‑focused
Results‑oriented with strong ownership mindset
Proactive and adaptable in fast‑paced environments
Strong attention to detail while maintaining strategic perspective
Calm under pressure and capable of handling high‑visibility initiatives
Strong collaboration and relationship‑building capability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Project Director will be expected to establish and monitor enterprise delivery metrics and PMO effectiveness measures. KPIs and reporting dashboards will be used to provide executive visibility into project performance and organizational delivery maturity.

Delivery Performance