Sr. Project Management Officer - Banking

Hunter's Hub Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 781,200 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the banking sector is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer to lead a major digital transformation program. You will establish governance frameworks, track KPIs, and provide centralized support for project teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management within banking or financial services and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. This position is located in Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct Project Management experience in banking, financial services, or insurance.
• Expertise in governance, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on experience with Waterfall, Agile, Scrum project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance frameworks across large-scale projects.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics to monitor execution.
• Provide centralized support for project teams with tools and templates.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to support and drive a major digital transformation program in the banking sector. This role requires strong leadership in project governance, centralized program support, and cross-functional coordination to ensure complex initiatives are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee governance frameworks, processes, and escalation paths across large-scale projects.
• Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to monitor program execution.
• Provide centralized support for project teams, offering tools, templates, and guidance on best practices.
• Partner with senior leadership and delivery managers to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Deliver comprehensive reports on project status, risks, and milestones to executives and stakeholders.
• Lead effective stakeholder communication to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing project performance and recommending enhancements.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen project management capability across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of direct Project Management experience leading teams in the banking, financial services, or insurance industries.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proven experience managing PMO functions for enterprise-level or complex programs.
• Expertise in governance, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Hands-on experience with multiple project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Iterative).
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise-scale application or digital transformation projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.