Senior Agile Project Leader

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, were 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.
  
  

• Career Stability: Enjoy a stable career path with ample project opportunities.
• Immediate Coverage: Private HMO and insurance benefits from day one.
• Jubilee Celebration: A 5-year milestone includes a complimentary trip to any European ERNI sites.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Government-mandated benefits including 13th-month pay.
• 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.
  
  

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

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

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

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

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

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or related field (preferred).
• At least 3-5 years of experience in data governance within a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Proven experience in data governance and data quality principles.
• At least 1 project experience in ground-up implementation of data governance for data lake/warehouse projects on the cloud.
• Strong technical, stakeholder, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, and COBIT.
• Expertise in data privacy and protection laws.
• Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Azure Functions, and Azure Blob Storage.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners to drive collaboration and alignment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Familiarity with multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, XP).
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and TFS.
  
  

• Oversee and support the successful delivery of software projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  
  

• Act as a Product Owner as needed to support project requirements.
• Elicit requirements through series of scoping workshops, stakeholder interviews and through utilizing existing BRDs and SRDs.
  
  

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).
  
  

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for clients regarding project-related concerns.
• Maintain effective communication with international clients, particularly in the European market.
  
  

• Utilize various collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and TFS to manage projects.
• Ensure the team is well-equipped with the necessary tools and techniques to achieve project goals.
  
  

• Own the overall delivery and operational stability of multiple digital platforms, including consumer engagement, loyalty, data, and middleware services
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions in collaboration with business, data, and global IT teams
• Lead platform roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution in alignment with market and global technology strategies
• Oversee system integrations across internal platforms, third-party vendors, and global systems, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and performance
• Ensure proper governance of digital solutions, including compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PII handling, access control, audit readiness)
• Manage incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform reliability and performance
• Coordinate with global IT, data, and architecture teams to align local implementations with global standards and frameworks
• Provide oversight on data ingestion, harmonization, and consumption pipelines to support analytics, reporting, and business decision-making
• Drive vendor management activities, including solution design validation, delivery tracking, issue escalation, and performance evaluation
• Support change management processes, including impact assessment, CAB approvals, release coordination, and stakeholder communications
• Ensure documentation, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness for all delivered platforms and enhancements
• Act as a key point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring transparency on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and timelines
• Identify opportunities for platform optimization, simplification, and automation to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk