Specialist – IT Project Delivery

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce an amazing opportunity for a Specialist – IT Project Delivery role to join our esteemed GBS team in our Manila office in Pasig City. This role is going to be a fulltime role on a hybrid working set-up.

The Specialist – IT Project Delivery is accountable for overseeing the full lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring they align with Orica’s project management frameworks and standards. The primary goal of this role is to complete projects within the set timeline and budget while meeting the defined objectives of the project, IT, and the broader business.

What you will be doing

This Specialist – IT Project Delivery involves developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans that outline activities, resources, objectives, scope, and technical requirements. It requires close collaboration with PMO Analysts, IT Coordinators, and Infrastructure Specialists to secure the necessary resources. The Specialist oversees the full project lifecycle—from initial scoping to final implementation—ensuring timely delivery within budget and in alignment with business goals and project standards. Regular tracking, reporting, and documentation are essential, along with promoting consistent use of project management methodologies across all initiatives.

Effective stakeholder engagement is key, including managing expectations across design and building teams and coordinating with the PMO Lead for scheduling and resourcing. The role also involves escalating critical decisions to leadership, managing vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle, and working with Solution Architects to align technical insights with project planning. Regular status updates and proactive risk management ensure smooth project progression and alignment with strategic objectives.

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualified
• (2-5) years' experience in a Project Management function
• (2-5) years' experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC)
• PMP Certification (preferred)
• Excellent project management skills including budget, benefit, schedule and team management skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and an ability to maintain good working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• Demonstrated customer focus by evaluating decisions from the customer's perspective; building strong customer relationships and partnering well to help fulfil their needs

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.