Project Manager

Manulife/John Hancock; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery for End-User Support projects, coordinating IT, Business, Vendors and Partners across multiple time zones.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work in a hybrid setup at UP Ayala Technohub (Quezon City) with a 3x onsite weekly schedule and night shifts.

Qualifications

• End-to-end project delivery experience from initiation to closure.
• Strong IT and End-User Support project management experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (IT, Business, Vendors, Partners).
• Proven on-time, on-scope, on-budget delivery.
• Experience with global stakeholders across time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Willing to work at UP Ayala Technohub, hybrid, and night/rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for End-User Support–related projects.
• Manage end-user technology rollouts and refreshes (devices, peripherals).
• Improve service desk and IT support processes.
• Coordinate Workplace tools and collaboration platforms.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, and status reporting
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams across IT, Business, Vendors, and Partners
• Ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget
• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
• Facilitate governance forums, stakeholder reviews, and executive updates
• Collaborate with global teams across time zones; align communication and execution
• Ensure alignment with Manulife IT standards and delivery frameworks
• Support cutover planning, end-user readiness, communications, and post-implementation reviews

Skills

End-User Support

Project Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Stakeholder Communication

Global Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery (initiation through closure) for End-User Support–related projects, including but not limited to:
• End-user technology rollouts and refreshes (e.g., devices, peripherals)
• Service desk and IT support process improvements
• Workplace tools and collaboration platforms
• End-user experience and support enhancements
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and status reporting
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams spanning IT, Business, Vendors, and Partners
• Ensure delivery of projects on time, within scope, and within budget
• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
• Facilitate governance forums, stakeholder reviews, and executive updates
• Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones, adjusting communication and execution approaches as needed
• Ensure alignment with Manulife IT standards, controls, and delivery frameworks
• Support cutover planning, end-user readiness, communications, and post-implementation reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects end‑to‑end (initiation to closure)
• Strong experience managing IT and End‑User Support–related projects
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams (IT, Business, Vendors, Partners)
• Solid track record of delivering projects on time and within agreed scope
• Experience working with global stakeholders across different time zones
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
• Amenable to work UP Ayala Technohub (Quezon City)
• Amenable to work on a hybrid set-up (3x a week onsite)
• Amenable to work in night shift and rotating shift schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience managing large‑scale, global IT or End‑User Support projects
• Experience with workplace technology, service desk operations, endpoint management, or end‑user experience programs
• Exposure to enterprise environments with complex, matrixed operating models
• Experience working with or supporting Manulife, MBPS, GTEC, or ETS teams
• Strong cultural awareness and adaptability when working with global teams
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid delivery methodologies
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026