Project Manager Planning And Governance

About The Job

Location: Makati

Corporate Title: Manager to Senior Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Information Technology team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig with the role of Project Manager (Planning and Governance).

In this role you will plan, lead, and deliver complex, technology-driven projects from initiation through completion, securing and coordinating business and IT resources to meet defined objectives. You will apply formal project management tools and processes to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, ensuring delivery to specifications, on time, and within budget.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether youre just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What The Role Will Entail

• Initiate and plan projects by defining scope, timelines, budgets, resources, governance, and documentation, including project charters, plans, SOWs, and steering/working team structures.
• Execute projects end to end by leading cross-functional teams, managing RACI, schedules, scope, budget, risks, and issues, and ensuring accurate reporting and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, vendors, and partners, including contract management, regulatory approvals, and budget development and signoff.
• Monitor project performance using formal project management, risk, and reporting processes, escalating decisions and securing approvals through steering committees as needed.
• Lead testing, validation, acceptance, and transition activities to ensure successful implementation and readiness for production.
• Operationalize delivered solutions by managing post-implementation curing, transitioning to BAU support, securing operational signoff, and completing formal project closure.
• Manage project, compliance, and operational risks by addressing audit findings, tracking KRIs/KCIs, conducting control testing, and driving continuous improvement in project management maturity.
  
  
  

• Bachelors Degree in either Computer Science/Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Finance or Business Management; post graduate degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience across at least two IT disciplines (e.g., application development, infrastructure, enterprise architecture, project management, QA, or service management), with a strong focus on business problem solving
• Proven project leadership experience, including 7+ years managing enterprise-scale projects and at least 5 years as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master delivering complex initiatives
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams with strong communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills; banking domain experience and familiarity with core banking systems (e.g., T24, Narada) are an advantage
• Strong knowledge of retail and consumer banking, regulatory and risk environments, core banking systems (CASA, Switch; T24/Narada an advantage), and enterprise delivery methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Scrum), with proficiency in business process modeling, project planning tools, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; relevant certifications preferred.
  
  
  

• 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