Total 3 job vacancies by Octal Philippines Inc.

Octal Philippines Inc. is looking for an experienced and dynamic IT Project Manager to lead our IT project initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within the IT department. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to driving excellence, we want to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

 3+ years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on software development projects.

 Proven experience in managing banking-related software projects is a plus.

 Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, development, testing, and deployment.

 Experience with Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.

 Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with both technical teams and banking clients.  Experience using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Redmine).

 PMP, PRINCE2, or ScrumMaster certification is a plus.

 Experience with API integration and/or data migration projects is an advantage.

• Lead and manage multiple software development projects for clients, ensuring that all deliverables meet project timelines, quality, and budget.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, resource allocation, timelines, risk management, and communication plans.
• Continuously assess and monitor project risks, identifying potential issues early and proactively developing mitigation strategies.
• Maintain continuous alignment of project scope with business objectives and make recommendations for changes where necessary.
• Ensure clear communication with clients, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate client meetings, including requirements gathering, testing updates, and project status reviews.
• Track and monitor project progress and performance metrics.
• Ensure proper adherence to change management processes.
• Ensure that projects follow industry standards and established methodologies

Job Summary:

The Head of Business Excellence is responsible for driving operational excellence across the organization by overseeing governance, process compliance, service reviews, and audits. This role ensures that all functions, including product development, project implementation, maintenance support, and back-office operations, adhere to high standards of process efficiency, compliance, and service quality. The Head of Business Excellence will also lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and deliver greater value to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Management and PCQA (Process Compliance Quality Assurance):

• Help function heads to identify, develop, implement, and maintain standardized processes. Functions include software product development, project implementation delivery, software maintenance & support, infrastructure, finance & accounting, HR, admin, and sales.
• Ensure process compliance with defined processes, industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor process adherence and conduct regular service reviews to identify gaps or areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed process governance and compliance in day-to-day operations.

2. Service Reviews and Audit Oversight:

• Lead regular service reviews to assess the service maturity of all functions against industry standards and best practices.
• Identify gaps and risks as result of reviews.
• Ensure that corrective actions are taken in a timely manner and monitor their effectiveness.

3. Business Excellence and Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organization by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance quality, and improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership and department heads to implement best practices that enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing processes and introduce new strategies or technologies that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Champion process innovation and operational excellence initiatives across all teams, fostering a mindset of continuous value creation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or  related fields.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in various process and governance roles such as process improvement, PMO, CMMi, PCQA, audit, or business excellence roles.
• Desired Certifications: Relevant certifications in CMMi, ITIL, COBIT, quality management, PMP, Agile, SAFE, process governance, or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP).

Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of process governance, service reviews, and audit practices.
• Process Governance: Expertise in developing and maintaining governance frameworks across multiple business areas.
• Audit and Compliance: Strong background in conducting service reviews and audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and embed a culture of excellence in service delivery.

• Government Mandated benefits (SS, Pag-Ibig, Philhealth)
• 13th Month
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Emergency Leave
• Statutory Leave
• HMO

The Head of Business Excellence is responsible for driving operational excellence across the organization by overseeing governance, process compliance, service reviews, and audits. This role ensures that all functions, including product development, project implementation, maintenance support, and back-office operations, adhere to high standards of process efficiency, compliance, and service quality. The Head of Business Excellence will also lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and deliver greater value to the business.

Qualifications:

·        Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or  related fields.

·        Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in various process and governance roles such as process improvement, PMO, CMMi, PCQA, audit, or business excellence roles.

·        Desired Certifications: Relevant certifications in CMMi, ITIL, COBIT, quality management, PMP, Agile, SAFE, process governance, or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP).

Skills and Competencies:

·        In-depth understanding of process governance, service reviews, and audit practices.

·        Process Governance: Expertise in developing and maintaining governance frameworks across multiple business areas.

·        Audit and Compliance: Strong background in conducting service reviews and audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

·        Operational Excellence: Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and embed a culture of excellence in service delivery.