IT Project Manager

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• 8+ years of Project Management proven by track record of IT software programs and projects.
• Proven track record of agile delivery methods.
• Knowledge and application of program and project management, including tools and techniques.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, vendor management, budget management, people management.
• Working experience with technical teams, ability to supporting progress of technical teams
• Knowledge of application programming, database, system design.
• Understanding of software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).
• Awareness of adoption and change management as an essential aspect of most IT projects; and
• Preferably with knowledge of business benefit tracking for IT projects.
• Proven application of agile delivery frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban.

Soft skills

• “Getting things done” attitude by owning tasks and proactively following through with collaborative attitude.
• Mindset to deliver high quality results.
• Proven ability to motivate and support team members and manage the project in professional and respectful conduct.      
• Resolve impediments through appropriate actions and support of team members. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities by negotiating priorities and resolving conflicts.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.      
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work within an inclusive, diverse, and multi-cultural environment.
• Proficient in project management software (preferably MS Project or Project Online)       
• Proficient in MS SharePoint; advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.

Certifications:     

• Must have either MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or CITPM certified
• PMI-ACP, PSM/CSM, DA, SaFE, or ITIL-related certifications are preferred
• PSM (Professional Scum Master), SAFe certificates are preferred

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid, requiring contractors to report onsite two times a week. If the user unit requires contractors to report to HQ for more than 2 days, compliance is mandatory.
• 8 hours work between 8:00AM – 6:00PM Manila Time.

Responsibilities

• To successfully implement IT Department (ITD) projects by ensuring delivery within
• the agreed scope, budget, and timeline including the monitoring of its overall
• progress and status.
• To work closely with the Program Manager (PgM) or Product Manager (PdM) in overseeing adoption and change, procurement, and vendor management.