Junior Project Manager

Octal Philippines, Inc.Quezon City, National Capital RegionOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 5 hours ago

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About this role

Project Planning & Execution

- Lead end-to-end execution of network infrastructure, SOC/NOC, and managed services deployments
- Manage application development rollouts—from requirements and UAT through go-live, hypercare, and handover to operations
- Define scope, milestones, timelines, budgets, and resourcing plans, ensuringtransparency at every stage
- Handle multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing workloads and shifting focus as client and business needs change
- Track progress, dependencies, and change requests; keep project documentation and status reports current

Managed Services Transition & Delivery

- Oversee the onboarding and transition of new clients into managed network and security services
- Coordinate with NOC/SOC teams to ensure services meet agreed SLAs and operational readiness criteria before handover
- Collaborate with partners, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure flawless delivery

Risk, Stakeholder & Communication

- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues through structured communication and adaptive planning
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients during project delivery, managing expectations and escalations
- Bridge technical depth and business accessibility in client engagements and executive updates
- Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and impact within project teams

Requirements

- 3 or more years of project management experience, including network infrastructure, managed services, and application development rollouts in an ICT, cybersecurity, or MSP environment

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum); ITIL Foundation a plus

Computer Literacy

- Advanced use of MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar PM tools; MS Office / Google Workspace

AI and Digital Transformation

- Uses AI and automation tools for planning, reporting, and documentation; exposure to digital transformation projects

Skills/Expertise

- Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, wireless, data center), NOC/SOC operations, SDLC and application deployment