Job Description

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 3+ years

Location: Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

JobType: full-time

This role is for a Philippines-based Project Manager with 3-7 years of experience in software or ERP implementations, ideally within the education sector. The successful candidate will own projects from kick-off to go-live, working closely with internal engineering teams using Agile methodologies and Jira. The position requires significant client interaction, including presenting to administrators and IT heads, and involves 50% travel across the Philippines to client campuses. Strong documentation skills and a proactive approach to risk management are essential.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end software or ERP implementations (scoping, planning, UAT, go-live, hypercare).
• Deliver projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies and hands-on Jira for sprint and defect tracking.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (plans, Gantt, RACI, risk/issue registers, UAT trackers, status reports).
• Coordinate and collaborate daily with large internal engineering, QA, and support teams.
• Manage client-side stakeholders (sponsors, IT heads, administrators) and present project status and go-live readiness.
• Travel 50% across the Philippines to client campuses for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in project management of software or ERP implementations.
• Proven ownership of at least two full-cycle software or ERP implementations from kick-off through go-live.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum delivery and hands-on experience with Jira for sprint and defect tracking.
• Experience with project documentation including project plans, Gantt charts, RACI, risk/issue registers, UAT trackers, and status reports.
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 50% across the Philippines to client campuses.
• Strong structured planning, follow-through, and proactive escalation/risk management skills.
• Comfortable working with engineers and translating client needs into tickets and priorities.
• Client-facing composure when interacting with senior academic administrators.