
Senior Project Manager
- Manila City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage complex projects in a dynamic environment, overseeing a diverse software stack throughout the entire project lifecycle, with significant exposure to data analytics, AI-first applications, and technology enablement topics.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to implement cutting-edge solutions.
- Deliver strategic and tactical solutions, ranging from evaluating solutions/vendors to employing an Agile approach for AI, SaaS, and in-house developed applications.
- Utilize data analytics to inform decision-making, while creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation and status reports.
- Collaborate closely with senior and key business stakeholders, as well as cross-functional teams, to define project requirements and deliverables, and conduct business analysis; the role demands a high level of comfort in navigating a complex stakeholder structure.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to business activities, including regulatory requirements and data retention rules.
- Assist in identifying, managing, and onboarding service providers in accordance with company guidelines.
- Maintain a clear understanding of the firm's project management governance and prepare and deliver targeted education sessions.
- Possess a growth mindset and demonstrate a quick ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Engineering, Financial Technology, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of relevant IT project management experience, preferably in SaaS environments, with experience in deploying AI-first applications.
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Experience in large-scale implementations and global application rollouts, including change management and training aspects.
- Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python scripting, Excel Macros/VBA
- Strong analytical mindset with experience in data analytics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential and critical to everyday tasks.
- Proven track record of successfully evaluating and delivering complex IT projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility and a strong self-starter personality.
- Comfortable with senior management exposure, thriving in an environment with aggressive turnaround times.
- Hybrid work set-up
- Professional, international working environment
- Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
- Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
- One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
- Education assistance program
- Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities