Project Manager - ERP Implementation

About the role

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.

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.

Required profile

• 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.
• 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.

Required skills

• Agile/Scrum
• Jira