Project Manager

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited is seeking a capable project manager to lead system-related initiatives in a results-driven environment. You will partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to deliver technology solutions aligned with business goals and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, monitoring, and delivering projects, gathering requirements, managing budgets, and coordinating UAT to ensure quality outcomes in an

Qualifications

• Degree in IT or computer-related studies.
• 3–5 years' experience in managing application development.
• Knowledge of insurance is preferred.
• Strong project management skills and experience.
• Willingness to learn insurance systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to deliver tasks on time with high quality results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of system-related projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to evaluate solutions.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Organize meetings, prepare minutes, and track action items.
• Drive and coordinate UAT with stakeholders to meet timelines.
• Support system operations with the Head, Projects and Systems.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Degree in IT / Computer-related studies

Job description

Lead and manage system-related projects and initiatives by partnering with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to deliver effective technology solutions that support business objectives, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of system-related projects, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Engage with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements, and translate them into effective solution recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external vendors to evaluate proposed solutions, ensuring they meet business needs, technical requirements, and organisational objectives.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and quality standards to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and elevate project risks and issues proactively, while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Organise and facilitate project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up on agreed deliverables.
• Drive and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), working closely with stakeholders to ensure testing is completed within agreed timelines and business requirements are met.
• Support system operations and work with the Head, Projects and Systems to ensure business applications remain stable, effective, and aligned with operational needs, including handling ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements

• Degree/ Diploma in Computer related studies or Information Technology
• 3 to 5 years of working experiences in managing application development
• Knowledge on insurance preferred
• Project Management skill/experience
• Willingness to learn insurance systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a problem solver
• Able to deliver tasks on time with high quality results