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The position is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, delivery and managing of IT projects as well as the provision of business solutions in support of the initiatives from the business community.

The position will also be responsible for providing direction, guidance, coaching, mentoring and assistance to the project team members in performing their assigned tasks.

• Plans, develops and manages processes (technical and business) to ensure plans are in place to meet business requirements in a cost efficient manner and within specific targets.
• Directs the analysis and provides expert design advice so that the system solution satisfies management and business requirements.
• Plans the activities, timetable, deliverable and resources for systems projects and leads the team to complete the assigned tasks following agreed schedule and budget.
• Manages project team, defines roles and responsibilities, sets performance objectives and standards, ensures proper coaching and training to monitor and evaluate performance.
• Reviews business requirements and approves functional specifications and other project documentation to ensure adherence to agreed scope and to development methodology standards.
• Reviews plans and progress of different work groups to ensure work is coordinated and continues to meet overall project objectives.
• Prepares and/or reviews Business Cases, IT Building Permits, Exemption Requests, Risk Acceptance Requests, Security Assessment Questionnaires and other AIA standard request or forms needed by the system related projects.
• Plans and reviews annual budgets (operating expenses and capital expenditures) of the IT Service Delivery team.
• Provides consultation to business users in terms of application or system solutions based on their requirements.
• Ensure collaborative partnership between IT and Philam group business units/affiliates.  Make sure that both parties work harmoniously together to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide strong leadership to ensure the ongoing development of a highly capable, productive and engaged workforce with a culture of ownership and delivery.

Control/Governance

• Ensure awareness and compliance to IT Governance (QA, Compliance, Systems Architecture and Information Security)

• Review plans and progress of different work groups to ensure work is coordinated and continues to meet overall IT objectives.

• Ensure project and other IT-related issues are raised on a timely basis and resolved at the appropriate levels.

• Keep management informed of the overall status of projects and other IT-related initiatives.

• Ensure that Service Level Agreements are in place and are met consistent

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Abilities

• Extensive expertise in IT Service delivery, Project management and Business analysis
• Experience in working with an outsourced employees and creating a harmonious transition environment for new and old staff alike
• Employs the latest systems management, analysis and design concepts in the review and implementation of IT projects.
• Familiar will all aspects of information technology management.
• System analysis skills
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to work independently on strategic issues with client.

Knowledge

• Project management skills, knowledgeable on detailed project activities and dynamics
• Strong Agile knowledge and implementation including but not limited to scrum master and product owner, preferably Certified
• Strong ITIL background
• A strong understanding of IT and business processes, change management, etc.
• A strong knowledge of distributed and legacy IT systems
• Systems development methodology
• A proven track record in project management and implementation of medium to large projects.
• General understanding of technology trends and best practices.

Education and Experience

• University Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related courses. 
• 9-15 years experience managing medium to large IT projects

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