Project Manager - ERP Implementation

Weekday AI (YC W21); Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) is seeking a Philippines-based Project Manager with 3-7 years of experience in software or ERP implementations, ideally in the education sector. You will own projects from kick-off to go-live, coordinating with internal engineering teams using Agile methodologies and Jira.

The role involves significant client interaction with administrators and IT heads, and requires frequent travel across the Philippines (up to 50%).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in project management of software/ERP implementations.
• Proven ownership of at least two full software/ERP implementations from kick-off through go-live.
• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum delivery and Jira for sprint/defect tracking.
• Experience with project documentation including plans, Gantt, RACI, risk/issue registers, UAT trackers, and status reports.
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 50% across the Philippines to client campuses.
• Strong structured planning, follow-through, and proactive escalation/risk management skills.
• Comfortable working with engineers and translating client needs into tickets and priorities."],
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Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end software or ERP implementations (scoping, planning, UAT, go-live, hypercare).
• Deliver projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies and hands‑on Jira for sprint and defect tracking.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (plans, Gantt, RACI, risk/issue registers, UAT trackers, status reports).
• Coordinate and collaborate daily with large internal engineering, QA, and support teams.
• Manage client-side stakeholders (sponsors, IT heads, administrators) and present project status and go-live readiness.
• Travel 50% across the Philippines to client campuses for project delivery.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Jira

English communication

Project management

Documentation

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 3+ years
Location: Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
JobType: full-time

This role is for a Philippines-based Project Manager with 3-7 years of experience in software or ERP implementations, ideally within the education sector. The successful candidate will own projects from kick-off to go-live, working closely with internal engineering teams using Agile methodologies and Jira. The position requires significant client interaction, including presenting to administrators and IT heads, and involves 50% travel across the Philippines to client campuses. Strong documentation skills and a proactive approach to risk management are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end software or ERP implementations (scoping, planning, UAT, go-live, hypercare).
• Deliver projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies and hands‑on Jira for sprint and defect tracking.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (plans, Gantt, RACI, risk/issue registers, UAT trackers, status reports).
• Coordinate and collaborate daily with large internal engineering, QA, and support teams.
• Manage client-side stakeholders (sponsors, IT heads, administrators) and present project status and go-live readiness.
• Travel 50% across the Philippines to client campuses for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in project management of software or ERP implementations.
• Proven ownership of at least two full‑cycle software or ERP implementations from kick-off through go-live.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum delivery and hands‑on experience with Jira for sprint and defect tracking.
• Experience with project documentation including project plans, Gantt charts, RACI, risk/issue registers, UAT trackers, and status reports.
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 50% across the Philippines to client campuses.
• Strong structured planning, follow‑through, and proactive escalation/risk management skills.
• Comfortable working with engineers and translating client needs into tickets and priorities.
• Client‑facing composure when interacting with senior academic administrators.