Strategic IT Project Lead – Banking & Finance

BDO Unibank, Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Unibank, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic initiatives and own the full project lifecycle. You will drive timelines, manage risks, and coordinate across Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, and Procurement teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of full-time project management experience within banking or financial services, with onsite work in Makati/Ortigas. Strong stakeholder communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
• At least 8 years of experience as a full-time project manager in banking or financial services industry.
• Manages all types of projects ranging from low-level to high-level complexities.
• Must be willing to work onsite and be assigned in Makati/Ortigas.

Responsibilities

• Form, lead and coordinate project teams (cross-functional: Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, Procurement, etc.)
• Manage all activities in the project lifecycle (initiation; planning; execution; monitoring and controlling; and closing) across one or more lines of business
• Consult with business partners and all stakeholders to clarify and define project requirements and business case, including development of a statement of work
• Prepare project charter, business case and obtain approval for funding
• Identify and monitor work plan and all tasks needed to achieve project goal
• Implement control and reporting structures for project monitoring regarding risk and change management based on defined governance methods and standard processes
• Conducts post-mortem and project closure reviews, CSAT surveys and project team’s performance appraisals
• Create and deliver presentation to top management on project goals and plans, including progress reports
• Oversee sourcing, negotiating and managing outside vendors
• Ensure compliance of infrastructure and applications with IT standards, policies and guidelines, as well as other financial governing bodies.
• Define and monitor all project key constraints
• Manage project issues and risks
• Conduct status reviews with project teams, account managers and customers on a regular basis
• Develop and implement project communication plans
• Develop and implement project level processes, procedures and performance metrics
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship with all project team members, partners and stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job

Job description

BDO Unibank, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic initiatives and own the full project lifecycle. You will drive timelines, manage risks, and coordinate across Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, and Procurement teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of full-time project management experience within banking or financial services, with onsite work in Makati/Ortigas. Strong stakeholder communication is essential.