IT Project Manager (Core Banking)

The Core Business Delivery department within our IT group is responsible for delivering systems relating to core banking (CASA), remittance, insurance, private banking, card, and ATMs.

As a Project Manager for Core Business Delivery, you will manage project timelines, ensure on-time delivery of activities, create work plans, and manage technical issues and risks. You will also be responsible for submitting regular (weekly/periodic) reports, as well as maintaining other project documentation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage all activities in the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing) across one or more lines of business
• Create, review and implement changes on internal innovation/ project management processes in alignment with the enterprises policies and procedures
• Prepare project charter, business case and obtain approval for funding
• Identify and monitor work plan and all tasks needed to achieve project goals
• Implement control and reporting structures for project monitoring on risk and change based on defined governance methods and standard processes (e.g. risks and issues mitigation and assumptions clearances)
• Ensure compliance of infrastructure and applications with IT standards, policies and guidelines, as well as other financial governing bodies (e.g. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, AMLA Council, etc.)
• Consult, form, lead and coordinate project teams with business partners and all stakeholders to clarify and define project requirements and business case, including development of a statement of work (cross-functional teams: Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, Procurement, etc.)
• Oversee and contribute to sourcing, negotiating and managing outside vendors

Competencies:

• Project Management: Proven ability to manage end-to-end system implementation projects and budgets while applying the best practices and concepts
• Communication Skills: Strong inter-personal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all functional teams and individuals in all levels
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to influence and negotiate with senior management and lead project teams.
• Analytical Skills: Strong Analytical and problem-solving abilities especially in IT-related concepts, problems, and issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
• At least 8 years of solid background in end-to-end Project Management experience in web/ application development, preferably in the financial services industry
• Advanced knowledge of project management practices and concepts, PMP or Prince 2 Certification is preferred but not required
• Agile/SCRUM/ITIL trained/certified is preferred but not required
• Candidate should be willing to work in Makati/Ortigas

The Core Business Delivery department within our IT group is responsible for delivering systems relating to core banking (CASA), remittance, insurance, private banking, card, and ATMs.

As a Project Manager for Core Business Delivery, you will manage project timelines, ensure on-time delivery of activities, create work plans, and manage technical issues and risks. You will also be responsible for submitting regular (weekly/periodic) reports, as well as maintaining other project documentation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage all activities in the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing) across one or more lines of business
• Create, review and implement changes on internal innovation/ project management processes in alignment with the enterprises policies and procedures
• Prepare project charter, business case and obtain approval for funding
• Identify and monitor work plan and all tasks needed to achieve project goals
• Implement control and reporting structures for project monitoring on risk and change based on defined governance methods and standard processes (e.g. risks and issues mitigation and assumptions clearances)
• Ensure compliance of infrastructure and applications with IT standards, policies and guidelines, as well as other financial governing bodies (e.g. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, AMLA Council, etc.)
• Consult, form, lead and coordinate project teams with business partners and all stakeholders to clarify and define project requirements and business case, including development of a statement of work (cross-functional teams: Business, Technical, Operations, Legal, Procurement, etc.)
• Oversee and contribute to sourcing, negotiating and managing outside vendors

Competencies:

• Project Management: Proven ability to manage end-to-end system implementation projects and budgets while applying the best practices and concepts
• Communication Skills: Strong inter-personal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all functional teams and individuals in all levels
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to influence and negotiate with senior management and lead project teams.
• Analytical Skills: Strong Analytical and problem-solving abilities especially in IT-related concepts, problems, and issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
• At least 8 years of solid background in end-to-end Project Management experience in web/ application development, preferably in the financial services industry
• Advanced knowledge of project management practices and concepts, PMP or Prince 2 Certification is preferred but not required
• Agile/SCRUM/ITIL trained/certified is preferred but not required
• Candidate should be willing to work in Makati/Ortigas