Senior Manager - Project Management / Transitions

Create Synergies Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. in the Philippines seeks a Senior Manager to lead end-to-end transitions and project management initiatives.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, clients, and business leaders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with objectives while minimizing risks. You will mentor Project Managers and Transition Leads, drive process improvements, and ensure governance and quality across multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in project management, transitions, or operations.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Proven experience with large-scale client implementations.
• PM methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid.
• Industry experience in BPO/shared services/healthcare/tech is a plus.
• PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transition projects from planning to closure.
• Manage client implementations across multiple accounts.
• Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, governance.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Training, IT, HR, Finance.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, and resources.
• Establish governance with status meetings and updates.
• Drive continuous improvement of transition methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with standards and contracts.
• Mentor Project Managers and Transition Leads.
• Handle multiple projects while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

Skills

PM capabilities

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Risk management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Process improvement

Communication skills

PM tools proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engg/IT

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

The Senior Manager – Project Management / Transitions is responsible for leading end‑to‑end transition and project management initiatives, ensuring seamless onboarding of new clients, business migrations, process improvements, and operational transformation projects. This role partners with cross‑functional teams, clients, and business leaders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives while minimizing operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end transition projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and successful project closure.
• Manage client implementations, process migrations, and business transition activities across multiple accounts.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Training, IT, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure project readiness.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Establish project governance through regular status meetings, executive updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transition methodologies and project management practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, contractual obligations, and quality requirements.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, process documentation, and operational readiness before project handover.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers and Transition Leads to build high‑performing teams.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic business initiatives and organizational transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in project management, transitions, business transformation, or operations.
• At least 3–5 years of leadership experience managing project or transition teams.
• Proven experience handling large‑scale client implementations, transitions, or business transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid).
• Experience in the BPO, shared services, healthcare, or technology industry is an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent project management certification is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong project and program management capabilities
• Stakeholder and client relationship management
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Risk management and problem‑solving
• Budget and resource management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Process improvement and change management
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of transition and implementation projects
• On‑time and within‑budget project completion
• High client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement
• Minimal transition‑related operational disruptions
• Achievement of project quality and compliance standards
• Continuous improvement of project delivery processes