Global Project Manager at SGS

Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Resource Allocation, Change Management, Process Optimization, Cross-functional Leadership, PMO Maturity, Agile, Waterfall, Prince2, PMP, SAP, Oracle, MS Project

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Job Description As the Project Manager you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating internal resources and third parties, managing risks, and ensuring project goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards in line with internal PM framework and best practice. This role assumes you will be able to manage projects using different methodologies depending on the project type and nature Key responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to: 1. Project Planning & Initiation: · Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria. · Create detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation. · Identify and apply the right PM methodology depending on the type of the project (software integration, transition, process optimization etc.) 2. Execution & Monitoring: · Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver on milestones. · Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. · Ensure quality standards and compliance with project governance. 3. Stakeholders Management: · Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders. · Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to key stakeholders and executives. · Facilitate regular status meetings and reports. 4. Risk & Issue Management: · Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues. · Develop contingency plans and escalate when needed. 5. Budget & Resource Management: · Manage project budgets and track expenditures. · Ensure resources are effectively allocated and optimized. 6. Documentation & Reporting: · Maintain comprehensive project documentation (e.g., charters, plans, logs). · Provide reports and post-project evaluations to inform future projects. 7. Change Management Support: Partner with change and L&D teams to ensure stakeholder readiness and adoption in the region 8. Tool & System Stewardship: Ensure correct usage of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Kanbanize, Service Now) 9. Capability Building: designing, adjusting and deploying PM standard and driving PMO maturity growth leveraging internal and external resources Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA or Master's degree (preferred) · Certifications: PMP / Prince2 / Agile preferred · Experience: 5+ years in project or program management roles and proven track of delivering projects on time and within budget · Industries: Experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) or large matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue) · Systems: Expertise with ERP (SAP, Oracle), BPM tools, PM tools (MS Project Management, Service Now, Jira, Kanbanize and other) Additional Information Strong understanding of project management (PMI, Prince2, Agile, Waterfall) · Regional business and cultural awareness · Ability to handle multiple projects of different types · Excellent communication and influencing skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution · Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes · Proficiency in project management and reporting tools · Interoperability skills · Ability to solve problems ad manage risks in transparent and organized manner · Ability to facilitate

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects while managing internal resources, budgets, and risks. They will lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with project governance, and facilitate communication between stakeholders and executives.