Project Manager Principal

aia; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA in the Philippines seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to direct the end-to-end delivery of medium to large IT initiatives. You will coordinate scope, schedule, and budget while leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with PMP or equivalent certification preferred. Join us to drive successful projects that deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, CS, Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience managing medium to large IT projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plans activities, timetable, deliverables, and resources for projects and leads the team to complete the assigned tasks following agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manages processes to meet business requirements in a cost-efficient manner within targets.
• Manages project team, defines roles and responsibilities, sets performance objectives and standards, and coaches staff.
• Reviews business requirements and approves functional specifications and other project documentation to ensure adherence to scope and development standards.
• Reviews plans and report on project progress to ensure objectives are met.
• Presents to stakeholders progress reports and solutions.
• Prepares IT permits, exemption requests, risk acceptance requests, security questionnaires, and other AIA forms for projects.
• Manages the financials of the project until closure.
• Ensures awareness and compliance to AIA Project Governance standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Time management

Negotiation

Education

University Degree in Business, CS, or Engineering

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

University Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related courses. 10-15 years experience managing medium to large IT projects

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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