IT Assistant Manager

Hired candidates will have the following opportunities:

• Competitive salary based on relevant skills and work experience
• Hybrid work set-up
• Career development opportunities for high-potential and top-performing employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• With at least five (5) years of relevant experience in Information Technology project management.
• Experience in project budgeting, vendor coordination, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2), or relevant Agile certification is an advantage but not required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project Planning and Execution

• Develops project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, milestones, and quality standards.
• Coordinates project teams and stakeholders to define objectives, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.
• Monitors project progress and implements corrective actions to address delays and deviations.

2. Project Governance and Risk Management

• Ensures compliance with approved project management standards, company policies, and Information Technology governance requirements.
• Identifies and monitors project risks, issues, and dependencies, and coordinates appropriate mitigation measures.
• Evaluates proposed project changes and secures approval from authorized personnel.

3. Stakeholder and Resource Management

• Coordinates with internal departments, vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely project delivery.
• Manages project resource requirements and resolves coordination issues with functional managers.
• Provides project updates, recommendations, and escalations to the Senior Information Technology Manager and relevant stakeholders.

4. Budgeting and Financial Management

• Prepares project budget estimates and forecasts in coordination with relevant teams.
• Monitors project expenditures, commitments, and budget variances.
• Coordinates vendor cost evaluations and commercial negotiations with authorized personnel.

5. Technology Implementation and Integration

• Coordinates technology implementation and systems integration across business, software development, infrastructure, and support teams.
• Facilitates testing, security reviews, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and deployment readiness assessments.
• Ensures project deliverables meet approved requirements and coordinates formal turnover to operational support teams.

6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepares project dashboards, status reports, and documentation covering progress, risks, costs, and deliverables.
• Tracks project performance against approved plans and coordinates corrective actions.
• Maintains accurate project records and escalates significant deviations to management.

7. Change Management and Continuous Improvement

• Coordinates user training, communications, and adoption activities with process owners and affected departments.
• Facilitates post-implementation support, issue resolution, and knowledge transfer.
• Conducts lessons-learned reviews and recommends improvements to project management processes, tools, and reporting.

8. Project Closure and General

• Secures documented project acceptance and ensures the proper handover of documentation and outstanding items.
• Aligns assigned projects with approved Information Technology priorities and business objectives.
• Provides timely updates to the immediate supervisor and performs other related tasks as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and change control.
• Knowledgeable in project budgeting, cost forecasting, and risk management.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Familiar with predictive, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Knowledgeable in enterprise systems, systems integration, cybersecurity, and Information Technology infrastructure.
• Capable of preparing project reports, facilitating decisions, and managing project documentation and turnover.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Application Question(s):

• How much is you expected salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• IT Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati