Project Manager (with Business Analyst experience)

At Umpisa Inc., our mission is to make the Philippines be known globally as a tech hub.

Umpisa Inc. is a progressive technology services company that partners with select industries, clients and people to work on pioneering and industry-changing solutions via digital transformation, modern software development and venture building.

We create a set of world-class and impactful products and solutions to help organizations and individuals live better lives. We offer demanding, challenging and rewarding careers in software development, product development, emerging technologies, and more for the right candidates.

Essential Skills

• Aligns with our values: Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, People Success, Customer Success, Fun, Innovation and Diversity
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Would like to work as part of a self-organizing Scrum team in a scaled agile framework
• Must be a self-starter and loves to collaborate with the team and client

Job Summary

The role involves overseeing the development of application designs and programs with varying levels of complexity, ensuring that they align with approved business specifications, regulatory guidelines, and company standards. In addition to managing a small team of developers, they actively contribute to the development process themselves.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for communications and coordination with key project stakeholders
• Collaborates with the Business to provide design inputs and estimates in the preparation of requirements documents
• Documents system design and program specification in technical design documents
• Writes programs and codes based on approved solution plan documents
• Conducts unit testing on written codes to ensure program performance per design at the unit level
• Contributes to quality, process and continuous improvement activities across all tasks and deliverables
• Coordinates with vendors or conducts its own investigation and resolution of errors reported during SIT and UAT
• Performs the above function in compliance with software development lifecycle standards of the company
• He/she shall also be responsible in the preparation of the following deliverables, in connection with assigned Project:
• Creation of detailed user stories (US) and acceptance criteria
• Business Requirements Document (when applicable)
• UAT test scripts, KT Documents, User Manuals, and Training Materials
• Software and/or Product Development Lifecycle
• Agile/Scrum Framework knowledge and experience
• Good analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Graduate of Information Technology, Business Administration, or any other related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in requirements gathering and systems analysis, release management, project management, or service transition
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills for working with technical personnel and end-users at multiple levels.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders including third-party vendors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Ability to analyze business processes and how they interface within the company infrastructure
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies