Project Manager L3

IT Managers, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Managers, Inc. in Makati, Philippines, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead IT initiatives in the banking/financial services sector.

You will manage end-to-end project lifecycles, align with business goals, and coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, operations, and vendors. Responsibilities include planning, governance, budget oversight, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and delivering multiple IT projects.
• Strong WBS, risk, issue, and dependency management.
• Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, governance, and delivery.
• Familiarity with PMI or PRINCE2.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban is an advantage.
• Experience in banking/financial services environment preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost management, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and communications.
• Strong leadership and collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects and initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, timelines, and budget.
• Develop and maintain project plans, WBS, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Oversee project financials, budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, business stakeholders, IT leaders, and technical teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and governance reviews.
• Monitor progress, identify roadblocks, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate SDLC activities including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure deliverables align with business requirements.
• Drive issue resolution and decision-making with stakeholders and technical resources.
• Prepare and present project status reports and executive updates.
• Support continuous improvement of PM practices and service delivery standards.

Skills

Project Management

Banking industry

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Adaptability

IT knowledge

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Project Management

• Proven experience in managing and delivering multiple IT projects and initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong understanding and practical application of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), risk management, issue management, and dependency management.

• Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, governance, and delivery.

• Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PMI or PRINCE2.

• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies is an advantage.

2. Banking and Financial Services Industry Experience

• Experience working in the banking, financial services, or financial institution industry is highly preferred.

• Proven experience managing IT, technology transformation, or business initiatives within banking or financial services environments.

• Understanding of banking operations, financial systems, and enterprise technology environments.

• Exposure to banking platforms, financial applications, digital banking, core banking systems, system integration, or regulatory-driven technology projects is an advantage.

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and project requirements commonly associated with financial institutions.

3. Financial and Budget Management

• Knowledge and experience in project budgeting, cost management, financial planning, and forecasting.

• Ability to monitor project expenditures, manage resources effectively, and ensure service delivery remains within approved budgets.

• Experience preparing financial reports and communicating budget status, variances, and financial risks to stakeholders.

4. Client and Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to understand business requirements, manage expectations, and ensure client satisfaction.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with business stakeholders, IT leaders, clients, and technical teams.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and expectation management capabilities.

• Ability to communicate project updates, risks, issues, and decisions effectively to both technical and business audiences.

5. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to assess complex situations, identify potential challenges, and recommend practical solutions.

• Demonstrated flexibility and sound judgment in managing changing project priorities and resolving delivery challenges.

6. Leadership and Collaboration

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to drive accountability and results across multiple teams.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and facilitate effective decision-making.

7. Adaptability and Continuous Learning

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities, project requirements, and technology environments.

• Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies, tools, and delivery approaches.

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and dynamic project environments.

8. Technical and IT Knowledge

• Strong understanding of IT systems, configurations, deployment processes, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, emerging technologies, system integration, and the broader IT service delivery landscape.

• Ability to understand technical requirements and effectively communicate with developers, infrastructure teams, solution architects, and other technical resources.

• Ability to translate technical concepts and project complexities into business-relevant discussions for stakeholders and IT leadership.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications and Skills

• Experience managing data-related initiatives and projects, particularly involving:

  • Enterprise Data Platforms

  • Master Data Management (MDM) Platforms

  • Data integration, data governance, and enterprise data transformation.

• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, reporting, and collaboration.

• Experience in test management, including test planning, execution coordination, defect tracking, and implementation readiness.

• Project Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.

• Experience managing large-scale enterprise IT transformation and system implementation projects.

• Exposure to banking technology modernization, digital transformation, regulatory compliance initiatives, or financial systems implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects and initiatives, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budget.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, milestones, and resource allocation plans.

• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.

• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, business stakeholders, IT leaders, and technical teams.

• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, status updates, and governance reviews.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate project activities across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, and implementation.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project deliverables align with business requirements and client expectations.

• Drive issue resolution and decision-making by engaging the appropriate stakeholders and technical resources.

• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates.

• Support continuous improvement of project management practices, processes, and service delivery standards.