Lead Project Manager (Azure/SaaS)

TL;DR

Lead Project Manager (Azure/SaaS): Managing the onboarding and infrastructure process for clients on the hirify.global Azure cloud platform with an accent on platform design, deployment, and stakeholder management. Focus on delivering multi-stream infrastructure projects, reducing risk, and ensuring successful client Go-live in the APAC region.

Location: Hybrid in Manila (2 days/week in office); willingness to travel to client sites in APAC.

Company

A leading global provider of integrated investment management solutions and a subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group.

What you will do

• Manage the full hirify.global Infrastructure Onboarding process using agile methods from design through to client Go-live.
• Coordinate multiple onboarding projects, identifying tasks, dependencies, and resource estimations while providing status updates.
• Facilitate business requirements gathering workshops and manage handovers between Sales, Onboarding, and Run Operations.
• Create and maintain essential project artifacts, including project plans, RAID logs, and change management documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure high customer value and reduced risk for the company.
• Collaborate with the Global PMO to improve and document onboarding best practices globally.

Requirements

• Experience delivering multi-stream infrastructure platform, migration, and transformation projects in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of financial technology and business processes for asset managers, pension funds, or banks.
• Familiarity with Software As A Service (SaaS) and hosted cloud environments (MS Azure is a plus).
• Current PMI/PMP certification or willingness to obtain it within 12-24 months of hire.
• Fluency in English.
• Must be based in Manila and able to work in a hybrid model (2 days per week in office).

Nice to have

• Knowledge and experience in the Investment Management or Financial Services industries.
• Experience with implementation-focused projects specifically within the Financial Technology sector.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with 2 days per week in the office and flexible APAC working hours.
• Comprehensive HMO coverage for the employee and their dependents.
• Monthly allowances for rice, transportation, internet, and well-being.
• 13th month pay and annual performance bonus.
• Professional training, courses, and retirement pay.
• Collaborative, people-centered environment certified as a Great Place To Work.