Program Manager

Department

Program Management Office

Employee Type

Probationary

Cebu Pacific fosters a culture of innovation and sustainability. Our Corporate Strategy Department is at the heart of shaping the airline’s future, crafting organizational goals and strategies that align with our long-term vision as an Airline of choice. At Cebu Pacific, are committed to delivering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and a customer-first approach, while solidifying our position as a leader in sustainable aviation.

Bring your strategic thinking and expertise in sustainability under Corporate Strategy and be a moment maker in the ever-evolving aviation industry as a Program Manager. Visit our careers site to learn more about how your moment matters at Cebu Pacific: Cebu Pacific Careers Site

Program Management

• Executes program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives and strategies
• Plans the overall program and monitors progress to make sure that key milestones are being met across the various projects within the program
• Maintains a fully integrated, cross-functional program view while balancing technical and business needs
• Leads the development and continual refinement of program, project, and resource management protocols, tools and services to better suit organizational requirements.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and minimizes program risks, produces program status reports for management and stakeholders
• Oversees multiple project teams and ensures that program goals are achieved
• Works closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives within the program
• Facilitates the creation of business cases and/or project scope to analyze feasibility of a proposed initiative and make recommendations to Management.
• Ensures adoption and implementation of appropriate program and project management methodology/ies, i.e. Waterfall, Agile, and oversees project management coaching,
• Advises and assists the project teams on the best use of program, project, and resource management disciplines and approaches in the project
  
  

• Provides expertise in the execution of specialized data and AI strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, business priorities, and technology roadmaps.
• Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to translate data and AI strategies into actionable initiatives, driving adoption, value realization, and measurable business outcomes.
• Supports the identification, evaluation, and implementation of data and AI capabilities, frameworks, and solutions to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and innovation.
  
  

• Coaches, mentors, motivates and assists the Project Managers and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work and provide feedback for career growth
• Maintains effective communication channels and networks. Opens and nurtures healthy communication and feedback channels across all levels of the organization
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, and selection of department personnel.
  
  

• Sources/ liaises with possible vendors arising from the project requirements. Manages relationships with a range of internal and external suppliers, defines and documents requirements through the preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Information (RFI) and acceptable service level agreements/ performance metrics
• Develops vendor selection and evaluation criteria, prepares benchmarking studies, operational viability, organizational fit and cost and scenario analysis based on proposals received and negotiation with third party to ensure cost efficiency and sustainability.
• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to define appropriate negotiation strategies with third parties while leveraging on the strength of the company. Assists in contract review and ensures that all aspects of defined requirements have been duly addressed and the company’s interests are duly protected.
• Liaises with and/or directs third party to ensure the delivery of the outsourced product/ service within the agreed scope, quality, time and cost.
  
  

• To participate actively in CEB SMS by ensuring that highest reasonable level of safety performance is achieved by complying with all applicable safety and security laws, regulations and standards including CEB policies and procedures and by reporting all accidents, incidents and/or hazards.
  
  

• Graduate of Business, Economics, Management Engineering or Industrial Engineering from a reputable school
• Strong PM background (PM certifications a plus)
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong technical project management, leadership (influencing, communication – written and oral), and strategy and business management skills.
• Highly analytical and with broad experience in managing cross-functional teams in a culturally diverse working environment
  
  

• Project Management
• Business Process and Quality Improvement
• Change Management
• Basic Finance
  
  

• We are the first Great Place to Work ® certified airline in Southeast Asia.
• We have been recognized as Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn for two consecutive years.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in developing and nurturing the talents that drive our success.
• Accelerate your career with access to extensive learning programs and leadership development initiatives, all under Ceb U, our corporate university.
• Enjoy unique employee perks such as free travel for you and your family. Expanded coverage to common law partners and same sex partners!
• Be assured of a comprehensive healthcare coverage upon hire.