Business Project Manager

Purpose of the Position:

• The sole purpose of the position of the Business Project Manager is to effectively manage and oversee projects within an organization to ensure they are completed successfully, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the established objectives and requirements.The Business Project Manager acts as the central point of coordination and accountability for a project, working with various stakeholders to plan, execute, monitor, and control all aspects of the project lifecycle. Their ultimate goal is to deliver valuable outcomes that contribute to the organization's strategic objectives while maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk.
  

Key Responsibilities:

1. Functions as the lead of the whole project execution on the business side, also provides recommendations and alignment of processes to the business units, right from the time of introduction to the deployment of the project. - 25%
2. Responsible in Project Planning, the Business Project Manager is responsible for developing a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's objectives, scope, timeline, budget, resources needed, and potential risks. This involves coordinating with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. - 25%
3. Responsible in Risk Management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks is a critical aspect of project management. The Business Project Manager must anticipate potential obstacles and develop strategies to address them proactively to minimize disruptions to the project timeline and budget. - 20%
4. The Business Project Manager in in-charge in facilitating the communication among project stakeholders, including team members, clients, executives, and other relevant parties, it is essential for the Business Project Manager to maintain an alignment and ensuring that everyone is informed about project progress, changes, and decisions. Also, he/she is responsible in providing verbal and written report to Chief Technology Officer and to both IT Business and Technology Managers, briefing them on whether projects are meeting their schedules and deadlines. - 15%
5. Business Project Manager as Quality Assurance, he/she ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and satisfy stakeholder requirements. This involves implementing quality assurance processes, conducting regular reviews and inspections, and addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly. - 15%

Scope and Limitations:

1. Responsible for planning and implementing IT projects.
2. Together with the Business Units, the Business and Technical Project Manager defines project scope, goals, and objectives.
3. Responsible to defining tasks and required resources within the approved budget.
4. Responsible for evaluating, assessing, and recommending the options available for the assigned project Acquire a package solution, develop solution internally, contract out the project to a third-party
5. Responsible for identifying and managing project team and allocate all project resources
6. Develops and maintains project schedule and timeline. Monitors and tracks all project progress and deliverable in all phases of the project
7. Coordinate with the Business Units and Business Analysts in the gathering of all required information about the budget and the available time so that he/she can plan resources and prepare the work schedules accordingly.
8. Responsible in providing verbal and written report about project schedules and deadlines to the immediate supervisors, if projects are running behind, business project managers explain what went wrong and how the issue is being fixed.
9. Coordinate with Technical Project Manager for project management execution.
10. Leads and ensures quality assurance
11. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Requirements - Must be a graduate of an I.T./ Computer Science or related Engineering or Technology Courses
2. Experiential Requirements - Must have at least five (5) years of experience as a Project Leader with both theoretical and practical project management knowledge
3. Project Management qualification/certification or equivalent
4. Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and/or change management
5. Required Interpersonal Skills: Must be a good team player, have a customer-oriented attitude, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess excellent supervisory skills.
6. Proficiency in project management software tools
7. Critical thinking and problem-solving
8. Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
   
9. Contract negotiation, Conflict resolution experience, Adaptability, Able to tolerate stress