Project Manager Principal

AIA Shared Services; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Shared Services is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex initiatives aligned with corporate strategy. You will plan, coordinate, monitor, and control project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful outcomes.

The role demands strong communication, risk management, and stakeholder management skills, with 10–15 years of experience in medium to large IT projects and a PMP or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Project planning, risk management, financial management, time management and other project management skills.
• Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent experience.
• Effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Education and Experience - University Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related courses.
• 10-15 years experience managing medium to large IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans the activities, timetable, deliverables, and resources for projects and leads the team to complete the assigned tasks following agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manages processes (technical and business) to ensure plans are in place to meet business requirements in a cost efficient manner and within specific targets.
• Manages project team, defines roles and responsibilities, sets performance objectives and standards, ensures proper coaching and training to monitor and evaluate performance.
• Reviews business requirements and approves functional specifications and other project documentation to ensure adherence to agreed scope and to development methodology standards.
• Reviews plans and report on project progress of different work groups to ensure work is coordinated and continues to meet overall project objectives.
• Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions.
• Prepares and/or reviews IT Building Permits, Exemption Requests, Risk Acceptance Requests, Security Assessment Questionnaires and other AIA standard request or forms needed by the projects.
• Provide strong leadership to ensure the ongoing development of a highly capable, productive and engaged workforce with a culture of ownership and delivery.
• Manages the financials of the project until closure.
• Control/Governance Ensure awareness and compliance to AIA Project Governance standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Project planning

Risk management

Financial management

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

The position is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control and completion of the project while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plans the activities, timetable, deliverables, and resources for projects and leads the team to complete the assigned tasks following agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manages processes (technical and business) to ensure plans are in place to meet business requirements in a cost efficient manner and within specific targets.
• Manages project team, defines roles and responsibilities, sets performance objectives and standards, ensures proper coaching and training to monitor and evaluate performance.
• Reviews business requirements and approves functional specifications and other project documentation to ensure adherence to agreed scope and to development methodology standards.
• Reviews plans and report on project progress of different work groups to ensure work is coordinated and continues to meet overall project objectives.
• Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions.
• Prepares and/or reviews IT Building Permits, Exemption Requests, Risk Acceptance Requests, Security Assessment Questionnaires and other AIA standard request or forms needed by the projects.
• Provide strong leadership to ensure the ongoing development of a highly capable, productive and engaged workforce with a culture of ownership and delivery.
• Manages the financials of the project until closure.
• Control/Governance Ensure awareness and compliance to AIA Project Governance standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and leadership skills
• Project planning, risk management, financial management, time management and other project management skills
• Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent experience as a project manager
• Effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Education and Experience - Minimum education and experience required to perform the work. University Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related courses.
• 10-15 years experience managing medium to large IT projects

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“Better” starts with people who reimagine what is possible and turn ideas into meaningful action. At AIA, you will contribute in your own way, help shape outcomes that matter and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, teams, markets and levels. We will support you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your capabilities and grow your impact. Together, we challenge assumptions, learn from one another and find better ways forward. Bring your ambition, experience and ideas to AIA, and help shape what “better” looks like.

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