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Work from home and join a fast-growing Australian fintech company! We're seeking an experienced Project Manager who has a background in successfully implementing and blending Agile and Waterfall methodologies across multiple software development projects.

Minimum Requirements

• General Qualifications:
• Be a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines
• Secure a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Core Competencies & Cultural Fit:
• Build and maintain strong interpersonal and trust-based relationships across all organizational levels
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing for reports, presentations, and business discussions
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, identify issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend effective solutions
• Take full ownership of all work, from problem identification to solution implementation
• Proactively seek learning opportunities and embrace challenges
• Adapt quickly to new processes or priorities in an evolving environment
• Collaborate effectively with and across teams; share insights and contribute to collective goals while maintaining a required presence
• Professional Experience:
• Command a minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience managing projects from initiation through closure
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing multiple small-to-medium-scale projects concurrently
• Exhibit experience in developing detailed project schedules, tracking milestones, and managing project scope effectively
• Technical Skills:
• Master core project scheduling and tracking tools (Jira, MS Project, Asana, Trello) and associated office productivity suites
• Command a solid working knowledge of at least one formal project methodology (Waterfall, Scrum) and apply its principles consistently
• Possess proficiency in identifying, documenting, and tracking project risks and issues through resolution
• Specialized Knowledge:
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the project budget lifecycle, including initial estimation, tracking actuals, and variance reporting
• Possess in-depth knowledge of stakeholder communication and expectation management for a typical project team size
• Exhibit proven capability in leading and motivating a project team without direct authority
  

Good To Have

• Hold a foundational Project Management certification, such as CAPM, Scrum Master Certifications (PSM, CSM) or equivalent
• Hold or actively pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Bring experience utilizing Agile techniques to manage portions of a project delivery
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Requirements Definition:
• Drive precise project scope, goals, and deliverables, collaborating strategically with stakeholders
• Develop and meticulously manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, integrating robust resource allocation and proactive risk management
• Project Execution and Monitoring:
• Execute projects with precision, continuously monitoring progress, expertly managing changes, and guaranteeing adherence to EDM standards
• Master and apply appropriate project management methodologies to ensure optimal project delivery
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Facilitate highly effective communication and transparent status reporting to all stakeholders, proactively managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Proactively identify and strategically manage all key project stakeholders across diverse functional areas
• Cultivate and maintain robust working relationships with functional leaders and their teams, ensuring alignment and collaborative synergy
• Lead and facilitate impactful cross-functional meetings, workshops, and decision-making processes, driving productive collaboration and consensus
• Tailor and optimize communication strategies to meet the specific needs, nuances, and understanding of diverse functional audiences, ensuring clarity and engagement
• Resource Management:
• Strategically coordinate with functional managers to secure and optimize the allocation of essential projects from their respective departments
• Rigorously monitor resource utilization across all functional teams, proactively identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks or allocation inefficiencies
• Negotiate resource commitments with authority and resolve conflicts with functional leads to ensure critical project milestones are met without deviation
• Risk and Issue Management:
• Proactively identify, meticulously assess, and effectively mitigate all project risks and issues that may originate from or impact various functional areas
• Develop and implement robust contingency plans in close collaboration with relevant functional experts, minimizing potential disruptions
• Promptly escalate critical risks and issues to appropriate functional heads or senior leadership, driving timely and decisive resolution
• Quality Assurance and Testing:
• Guarantee adherence to stringent quality standards in project execution
• Process Improvement and Best Practices:
• Conduct rigorous post-project evaluations to extract critical lessons learned and champion the implementation of best practices for future initiatives
• Champion and drive the organization-wide adoption of best practice project management methodologies, tools, and principles
• Continuously identify and capitalize on opportunities for process improvement within the project lifecycle, collaborating with functional teams to implement impactful enhancements
• Lead contributions to the development, standardization, and continuous refinement of enterprise-level project management frameworks and templates
• Team Management:
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and implement personalized development plans to guide and mentor team members
• Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and recognizing achievements
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
• Address and resolve team conflicts in a timely and constructive manner
• Project Leadership:
• Act as the primary technical expert and first point of escalation for project-related issues and questions
• Take ownership of project deliverables, ensuring they are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Serve as the main communicator between the team and stakeholders, while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks
• Team Utilization:
• Assign tasks based on team skills and workload, setting clear expectations for project timelines and deliverables
• Proactively remove roadblocks and ensure the team has the necessary resources to optimize efficiency and productivity
• Active Contribution:
• Serve as a hands-on contributor by performing tasks when needed due to capacity deficits or to stay current with team workflows
• KPI Monitoring and Reporting:
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to highlight team performance and identify trends
• Present data-driven reports and insights to management to inform strategic decisions and improve team outcomes
• Administrative:
• Oversee and approve team time off requests, expense reports, and maintain accurate records of performance metrics
• Leading Company Initiatives (OKRs):
• Communicate company-wide goals and objectives (OKRs) to the team, explaining how their work contributes to the bigger picture
• Translate high-level OKRs into actionable tasks and projects for the team
• Monitor the team's progress toward OKRs and make adjustments as needed
• Act as a liaison between the team and senior leadership, providing updates and advocating for the team's needs
• Company Culture and Policies:
• Lead by example to model Elemnta's core values and ensure the team adheres to all company policies
• Promote a culture of open communication, trust, and mutual respect by actively recognizing team members efforts
• Recruitment and Onboarding:
• Partner with HR to define hiring needs and participate in the recruitment and candidate selection process
• Develop and execute comprehensive onboarding plans to integrate new hires into the team and their roles
  

This is a full-time contractual position following the 9 AM to 6 PM Manila schedule.

Join the Team Shaping the Future of Wealth Tech

At Elemnta, we aren't just keeping up with the industrywe are setting the pace. We are a global team united in purpose, empowering our people to lead and step up to the challenge of transforming the financial technology landscape. Our mission is to unlock both data and experience efficiency, enabling wealth management platforms to harness their full potential.

We are an organisation driven by our core values. Our work environment is progressive and flexible, but our standards are high. As a fast-growing startup, we are open about the road ahead: the pace is quick, the pressure is on at times, and as a team we constantly strive for excellence every day. We are looking for people who want to grow, who strive for excellence, and who are ready for the increasing pressure and rewards of a scaling startup. If you want to make a real impact and help us create tomorrow faster, we want to hear from you.

Elemnta Values

• Take Accountability: We take ownership of our objectives, responsibility for our integrity and embrace accountability. We drive collective results and celebrate victories as a team.
• Respect and Collaborate: We respect diverse talents and voices. We value open communication, and empathy which fuels the strength of our collaboration. Everyone feels connected, valued and empowered.
• Innovate and Adapt to Change: We embrace continuous learning, adapt to change, and constantly seek new ways of working. We are known for our speed, agility and creativity.
• Strive for Excellence: We commit to understanding our customer's needs and get to work exceeding their expectations. We drive our customers success by creating high-quality solutions that deliver exceptional results.
• Prioritize Wellbeing to Fuel Performance: We prioritize both professional achievement and personal wellbeing at the same time. We embrace productive boundaries and cultivate work-life harmony, we fuel peak performance by taking good care of ourselves and each other.