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Project Development Manager | Government Projects

Makati Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded project professional to join a rapidly growing organization delivering infrastructure, technology, and public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives across the Philippines. This role will manage a diverse pipeline of projects, coordinating with local government units, regulators, finance, and legal stakeholders to drive proposals through successful approval and implementation stages.
  • Drive infrastructure projects that create real public impact
  • Own high-profile PPP proposals from strategy to approval

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing organization focused on delivering innovative public sector infrastructure and technology solutions through strategic partnerships with Local Government Units (LGUs). Working closely with government stakeholders, the business develops and implements transformative projects that improve public services, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term regional development across the Philippines.

Job Description

  • Manage and track a portfolio of active PPP proposals across various stages of development and approval.
  • Coordinate end-to-end proposal progress, ensuring milestones, submissions, and stakeholder actions are completed on schedule.
  • Support the development, review, and coordination of feasibility studies tailored to specific LGU requirements.
  • Partner closely with finance leadership to develop financial forecasts, business models, and proposal-related financial analysis.
  • Liaise with LGUs, government agencies, and the PPP Center to ensure compliance with submission requirements and regulatory processes.
  • Translate legal agreements and contractual obligations into actionable project plans and delivery requirements.
  • Coordinate internal teams across finance, legal, operational, and leadership functions to ensure proposal readiness.
  • Monitor project risks, regulatory developments, and approval timelines.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to facilitate smooth project progression and decision-making.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal quality, governance processes, and project execution frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong financial acumen with experience supporting financial models, forecasts, or business case development.
  • Excellent proposal writing, business writing, and presentation skills.
  • Proven project management experience overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Experience working with government agencies, regulated industries, infrastructure projects, or public sector programs.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across finance, legal, and external parties.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • High attention to detail and ability to drive projects independently.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and public sector initiatives.
  • Exposure to senior government stakeholders and strategic decision-makers.
  • High levels of ownership and autonomy.
  • Collaborative environment with direct access to executive leadership.
  • Fast-growing organization with strong project pipeline.
  • Career growth within an entrepreneurial and impact-driven business.
Contact
Steph Protacio
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7077552
Phone number
+63 02 7795 2844

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Makati
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Steph Protacio
Consultant contact
+63 02 7795 2844
Job Reference
JN-082026-7077552

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.