Strategic IT Project Leader

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia Inc. is seeking a project manager to define and manage scope, strategy and requirements with clients. You will ensure projects stay within budgets and schedules while meeting client objectives and managing risks with clear, consistent communication.

You will lead resource planning, negotiate terms with vendors, and escalate issues to keep projects on track across multiple small to medium initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to think strategically and decide on short- and long-term actions.
• Experience with project planning and tracking tools.
• Ability to apply project management methodologies effectively.
• Knowledge of technology platforms and environments.
• Good understanding of annuity products, admin compliance and MS Office.
• Experience with a defined PM and/or SDLC methodology.
• Familiarity with Managed Service Provider ticketing/alert systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, strategy, requirements and implementation with clients.
• Ensure projects are within budgets and schedules while achieving business objectives.
• Identify, analyze, mitigate, document and control project risks.
• Provide regular communication among project team, stakeholders and sponsors.
• Identify resource needs and set roles, expectations and goals with the team.
• Negotiate contract terms and ensure compliance for consultants and vendors.
• Identify issues affecting delivery and escalate as needed.
• Set and track milestones, adjust schedules for unforeseen delays as required.
• Manage multiple small/medium projects to deliver on time, budget and quality.

Skills

Strategic thinking

PM tools

PM methodologies

Tech platforms

Annuity products knowledge

MS Office

SDLC

MSP ticketing systems

Job description

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia Inc. is seeking a project manager to define and manage scope, strategy and requirements with clients. You will ensure projects stay within budgets and schedules while meeting client objectives and managing risks with clear, consistent communication.

You will lead resource planning, negotiate terms with vendors, and escalate issues to keep projects on track across multiple small to medium initiatives.