Project Manager

BDO Unibank; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Unibank, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Project Manager to lead enterprise‑level core banking initiatives (GL, Collections, CIF, AMLA). The role covers end‑to‑end SDLC with emphasis on meeting business goals, regulatory standards, and technology governance.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage scope, timelines and budgets, ensure quality assurance and UAT, and support post‑implementation operations, while staying current on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of IT project management experience, with at least 3 years handling enterprise-level banking systems.
• Proven track record in implementing core banking applications (GL, Collections, CIF, AMLA).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of core banking system projects.
• Manage cross-functional teams including analysts, developers, testers, and external vendors.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and status reports.

Skills

Project management

Banking systems

SDLC

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description:

About BDO

BDO Unibank, Inc. is the Philippines’ leading full-service bank, offering a wide range of financial and digital banking services. Guided by our brand promise “We Find Ways,” we are committed to delivering easy, reliable, and customer-focused services. Build your career with a trusted industry leader.

Job Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and delivering enterprise-level projects related to core banking applications, including General Ledger, Collections, Customer Information File (CIF), Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) systems, etc.. The role requires end-to-end project management across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and technology standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of core banking system projects.
• Manage cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, testers, and external vendors.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and status reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for solution delivery and integration.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and stakeholder updates.
• Manage change requests, issue resolution, and escalation processes.
• Ensure quality assurance and user acceptance testing are completed successfully.
• Support post-implementation reviews and transition to operations.
• Deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements impacting banking operations.
• Other function that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3 years handling enterprise-level banking systems.
• Proven track record in implementing core banking applications such as GL, Collections, CIF, AMLA, etc.

BDO Unibank, Inc. provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on job requirements and candidate qualifications, and shall not be influenced by any consideration of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, or disability.