[Hiring] Vice President of Projects @Manila Recruitment

Role Description

As a Vice President of Projects, you will lead and oversee the successful delivery of all project services by driving operational excellence across project management, coordination, engineering, and quoting/design functions, ensuring high-quality execution, client satisfaction, and scalable team performance from project inception through completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Head of Project Engineering Team.
  • Drive the strategic direction of ITS’s project services to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery aligned with the company's business objectives.
  • Collaborate with leadership to shape the vision and goals for the department, ensuring alignment with the broader organizational goals.
• Project Oversight & Execution:
  • Ensure all client projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
  • Develop and enforce project management best practices, methodologies, and standards across teams.
  • Monitor and mitigate risks to ensure project success, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Quoting & Design Desk Oversight:
  • Manage the Quoting/Design Desk function to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient project quotes and designs.
  • Collaborate with sales and technical teams to provide project scoping, design, and cost estimates.
  • Oversee the creation of project proposals that align with client needs and business capabilities.
• Resource Management & Capacity Planning:
  • Lead resource allocation and capacity planning across project teams to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
  • Monitor workload distribution and adjust staffing plans to meet project demands and timelines.
  • Ensure that resource management practices align with project goals, timelines, and client expectations.
• Process Improvement & Scalability:
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
  • Foster innovation within the team to drive scalable and repeatable project delivery models.
  • Lead initiatives aimed at automation and the use of modern project management tools and software.
• Client Relations & Service Delivery:
  • Serve as a senior point of contact for clients regarding project services.
  • Ensure the highest level of client satisfaction by delivering value and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Provide strategic input into customer account strategies to align projects with business outcomes.
• Team Development:
  • Build and develop high-performing teams by recruiting, retaining, and mentoring talent.
  • Create career development plans and provide ongoing training to grow internal capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in a project management leadership role, ideally within an MSP, IT services, or technology company.
• Strong experience managing diverse teams, including project managers, engineers, and support functions.
• Experience in resource management and capacity planning.
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, CW PSA).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.

Requirements

• A home office set up that meets the following:
• A working computer with minimum of 8gb RAM and one of the following:
  • Windows 11 with an Intel i5 or i7 (8th generation or newer), or
  • AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 (2000 series or newer), or
  • macOS 12 or newer.
• Stable internet connection with at least 5mbps download and upload.
• A quality headset with noise cancellation feature for meetings.
• A smartphone capable of installing the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• HD webcam.