Project Manager

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Switzerland,
ERNI
is a leading Software Development company with over 800 employees worldwide. Specializing in IT and software engineering, we drive innovation in process and technology. Our first service center in Asia Pacific, located in Metro Manila (Mandaluyong), supports clients across Europe, APAC, the Philippines, and the USA. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team.

Why ERNI is the Perfect Place for You:

• International Exposure: Work with global clients on cutting-edge projects.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative and diverse work environment.
• Career Development: Enjoy continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.

Perks And Benefits

• Career Stability: Enjoy a stable career path with ample project opportunities.
• Skill Enhancement: Access free training and certifications.
• Baby Basket: To welcome your newborn to the ERNI family.
• Fruit Basket: Boost of vitamins during hospitalization.
• Office Perks: Enjoy free snacks and coffee.

Growth And Opportunities

• Free Training: Advance your skills through technical and non-technical training.
• Challenging Projects: Engage in complex software projects across MedTech, Industry,

Finance, and Transportation.

• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a team dedicated to guiding and supporting your success.
• Recognition and Advancement: Receive acknowledgment for your efforts and

opportunities for promotion.

• Open Communication: Experience transparency and value your input in our culture.

Flexibility

• Hybrid Work Setup: Balance remote and in-person work for better work-life integration.

Events

• Connect and Celebrate: Participate in a variety of events including leisure, summer,

family, social, and year-end gatherings.

Education Requirements
What are our wishes:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields; and
• 8+ years of Project Management experience demonstrated by a proven track record of success in managing complex IT programs and projects related to delivering either software or IT infrastructure/network solutions (with working experience in using "agile" methods in delivering IT solutions) from initiation to completion.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of program and project management, including tools and techniques.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, vendor management, budget management, and people management for projects or programs.
• Experience in working with technical teams and driving initiatives/work across multiple areas from a solution development perspective and tries new approaches for changing situations.
• Understanding of application programming, database, and system design, and testing especially for software solution delivery.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of agile framework and tool(s),

Soft Skills

• "Getting things done" attitude by following through on the assigned tasks with a great deal of autonomy while ensuring achievement of quality results (this is the most important soft skill requirement for this role).
• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of key stakeholders, motivate team members, and deliver tough messages while demonstrating professional and respectful conduct.
• Willing to extend support to team members to overcome challenges and look for opportunities to share knowledge, work practices and experiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities on an ongoing basis 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.

Project Tools

• Proficient in project management software (preferably MS Project or Project Online) is a plus
• Proficient in MS Teams, and O365 (including SharePoint

*How can you contribute to the team?*

• Manages the delivery of the project scope in balance with the timeline and budget by:
• Using the project's workplan and supporting plans to track progress and status of identified and established milestones.
• Communicating with the project team, business users, other ITD teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to make sure that the project is at pace to meet the deadlines and stay within budget.
• Working together with the PgM or PdM to bring the project back on track by:
• Reviewing and understanding the project schedule and budget utilization to determine

whether the scope will be delivered within the timeline and budget targets of the project

and identifying actions required to ensure on track delivery.

• Actively managing risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID), and taking

preventive and corrective measures, including the timely raising of Change Requests, as

needed.

• Carries out proactive escalation ensuring risks are responded before they become issues and identifying and carrying out action/resolution to address issues.
• Ensuring the project is guided by ITD's Project Management Framework (PMF), the corresponding Implementing Guidelines for Financial Controls (IGFCs for Special CapEx IT projects), and other ITD frameworks and ADB guidelines (e.g., administrative order on procurement) relevant to the project.
• Authoring Business Case(s), as needed, which may include a Business Case for major enhancements to an existing product or for the delivery of a new product.
• Drafting and fulfilling a Request for Procurement (RP) and associated supporting documentation – Statement of Work, Performance Evaluation, Request for Direct Contracting, Limited Tender, or Open Tender, etc., taking full responsibility in getting procurements from RP to Purchase Order (PO).
• Ensuring invoices are endorsed and processed per agreed milestone payment schedule keeping disbursement schedule on track.
• May be supported by a Project Administrator in performing the following:
• Development and timely update of project workplan / schedule and other supporting project plans.
• Preparation of pertinent project management deliverables, such as but not limited to:
• Project Status Report (PSR) fortnightly, Budget and Procurement Report (BPR) monthly, and update of the project's budget information in Apptio (TBM tool) and RAID Logs.
• Presentation materials and minutes for the project steering committee (PSC) and other

pertinent stakeholder meetings.

• Artifacts required for health checks, IT attestation, and other project audit exercises.
• Establishment and maintenance of the project's collaboration site wherein all program and project documents and records are stored.
• Transfer of knowledge to other program or project staff and personnel as needed. Performs other program or project-related work and outputs required by ITD.

We deliberately focus on what we know best.

• 18 Locations in 8 Countries
• 800+ Employees across the Globe
• ISO Certified