Project Manager

About the Job

Location: Taguig City

Corporate Title: Manager to Senior Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Strategic Transformation Office Group is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig City as a Project Manager. In this role, you will lead and manage technology-driven projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to drive project execution, manage risks, optimize resources, and deliver innovative solutions that support the Bank's strategic objectives.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines and is committed to continuously investing in people, processes, products, and service enhancements while embracing innovative ideas that elevate the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to take ownership of their careers and provide opportunities that support professional growth. We value collaboration, innovation, and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged organization where your ideas and contributions can make a meaningful impact.

Whether you're an experienced project leader or looking to take on more strategic initiatives, EastWest can help you unlock your full potential and bridge the gap between dreams and success.

What the role will entail

• Lead end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of technology and innovation initiatives.
• Define project requirements, establish project plans and timelines, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including software developers, business analysts, QA specialists, designers, and infrastructure teams.
• Manage Agile and Scrum project delivery frameworks, including sprint planning, progress tracking, retrospectives, and release management.
• Monitor project budgets, resource allocation, utilization, and overall project performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation of critical concerns.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certifications are an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT Project Management, Software Development, or a related technology leadership role.
• Proven experience managing software development projects from initiation through implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and Scrum practices.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth