Project Manager
Mandaluyong City, National Capital Region, PH
About BDO
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Job Summary:
- Provides governance, oversight and strategic alignment for the portfolio of programs / projects.
- Standardize practice and reporting thereby arriving at consistent senior management reporting
- Work closely with project managers in keeping the project status up to date including arriving at key issues / risks / open log registers.
- Foster strong collaboration between Technology, Business and Vendors and promote continuous improvement mind-set.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Governance and Strategic Oversight
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks for all programs and projects within the portfolio.
- Ensure strategic alignment of projects with organizational goals and priorities.
- Monitor adherence to standardized methodologies, processes, and compliance requirements.
Portfolio-Level Reporting and Standardization
- Develop and implement standardized reporting practices across all projects.
- Consolidate project data to produce consistent, accurate senior management reports.
- Define KPIs and dashboards for portfolio performance tracking.
Risk, Issue, and Log Management
- Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain up-to-date status reports, including key issues, risks, and open log registers.
- Escalate critical risks and issues to senior leadership with recommended mitigation strategies.
- Oversee resolution of cross-project dependencies and conflicts.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Foster strong collaboration between Technology, Business units, and Vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
- Act as the primary liaison for executive stakeholders on portfolio health and strategic decisions.
- Promote transparency and trust through regular governance meetings and updates.
Continuous Improvement and Best Practices
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement across project management practices.
- Identify process gaps and implement enhancements for efficiency and quality.
- Mentor and coach Project Managers on governance, reporting, and risk management.
Resource and Capacity Planning
- Oversee resource allocation across projects to optimize utilization and avoid bottlenecks.
- Ensure alignment of budgets and timelines at the portfolio level.
Compliance and Standards
- Ensure all projects comply with organizational policies, IT standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Audit project documentation and deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
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At least 8+ years of program / project management experience; proven track record in managing large scale/complex programs
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Ability to lead senior management discussions / presentations; should be hands-on in PMO functions (process, standards, governance and reporting)
- Preferrably with experience in banking and financial service sector (wealth, trust, treasury, etc.)
- Must be willing to work onsite and be assigned in Ortigas.
BDO Unibank, Inc. provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on job requirements and candidate qualifications, and shall not be influenced by any consideration of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, or disability.