Project Manager

Sun Life Financial; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial, located in Taguig City, is seeking an IT Project Manager. You will lead complex technology initiatives that drive strategic project delivery across multiple teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of IT project management experience and strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.

This position emphasizes collaboration and stakeholder management to ensure that projects are completed on time and meet quality standards. Join a supportive team at Sun Life, where your growth and career aspirations are prioritized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress against KPIs and milestones.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional team management

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

## Project ManagerApplylocations: Taguig City, National Capital Region (Manila)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR00125164You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.**Job Description:**# IT Project Manager## Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with expertise in Agile methodologies to lead complex technology initiatives. This role offers the unique opportunity to drive project delivery, providing strategic leadership across multiple teams and enterprise-level releases.## Key Responsibilities- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets- Develop comprehensive project plans and risk mitigation strategies- Monitor project progress against established KPIs and milestones- Manage stakeholder communications and expectations- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements- Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned- Remove impediments and blockers affecting team velocity- Protect team focus and manage scope changes- Maintain and communicate sprint metrics and team health indicators- Plan and coordinate release schedules across multiple teams- Manage dependencies and integration points between teams- Lead release readiness assessments- Coordinate deployment activities and manage release communications- Support continuous delivery practices and infrastructure## Required Qualifications* 5+ years of IT project management experience* Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar enterprise Agile methodologies* Demonstrated knowledge of software development lifecycle* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities* Experience managing cross-functional teams## Preferred Qualifications* Program/Portfolio Management (PgMP, PfMP) certification* Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification* Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools* Experience in both Mobile App and Desktop Application development projects* Experience in AWS Cloud implmentation* Background in financial services or enterprise environments## Core Competencies* Strategic thinking and business acumen* Leadership and team motivation* Conflict resolution* Budget and resource management* Risk management* Adaptability and resilience* Technical literacy**Job Category:**Project Management - Systems**Posting End Date:**29/09/2026**Shine together**At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.**Make life brighter**We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.**Shape the future**With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter.