Herbert Martin

IT Project Manager with over 15 years of IT experience, including 8+ years leading enterprise technology, digital transformation, and regulatory transformation programmes across banking, insurance, and technology organizations. Proven track record delivering complex, multi-workstream initiatives through disciplined execution, strong project governance, and executive stakeholder engagement within BSP-regulated and multinational environments. Expertise includes PMO governance, systems integration, vendor management, and Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Project Manager at Seven Seven Global Services, Inc. (Assigned to UnionDigital Bank Inc.) (2025-11 – Present)

• Delivered concurrent Agile and Hybrid digital banking initiatives, including Digital KYC, transaction security, and customer self-service capabilities, aligning technology delivery with business priorities, product roadmaps, and regulatory requirements.
• Directed end-to-end project execution across planning, sprint delivery, governance, release coordination, and production readiness.
• Partnered with Product Owners, engineering leads, and cross-functional teams to prioritize backlogs, resolve dependencies, and deliver committed releases.
• Managed project risks, issues, scope changes, and technical dependencies while providing timely escalation and status reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Strengthened PMO governance through delivery controls, executive reporting, and portfolio oversight to improve execution discipline and audit readiness.

Project Manager at SLI Consulting, Inc. (Assigned to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company) (2023-06 – 2025-10)

• Delivered BFAOC enhancements and led the modernization of the Extended Backend System (XBS), transforming a legacy platform into a modern technology stack with enhanced business capabilities while ensuring alignment with business objectives and BSP regulatory requirements.
• Directed multiple concurrent projects across the full delivery lifecycle, maintaining control of scope, schedule, quality, governance, and delivery milestones.
• Partnered with Business, Operations, Compliance, Technology, and vendor teams to deliver enterprise transformation initiatives, manage cross-functional dependencies, and align solutions with strategic business objectives.
• Governed project risks, issues, dependencies, and executive escalations through proactive RAID management, enabling timely decision-making and successful project delivery.
• Ensured compliance with enterprise governance standards, regulatory requirements, audit controls, and PMO delivery frameworks, promoting consistent execution and successful project outcomes.

Programme Manager | Project Manager at Generali Life Assurance Philippines, Inc. (2022-10 – 2023-06)

• Delivered the IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 transformation programmes across Finance, Actuarial, Operations, Legal, and Technology, managing multi-workstream delivery, complex system integrations, and executive stakeholder alignment.
• Directed end-to-end programme delivery, including planning, governance, scope, schedule, resource coordination, risk management, testing, cutover, deployment, and transition to support, ensuring successful regulatory implementation.
• Established PMBOK-aligned governance, project controls, RAID management, executive reporting, and Steering Committee governance while representing the Philippines Business Unit in APAC regional delivery forums.

Project Manager at NTT Philippines Digital Business Solutions, Inc. (2021-10 – 2022-09)

• Managed concurrent IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 regulatory transformation projects, coordinating Finance, Actuarial, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Technology, and third-party vendors to deliver enterprise initiatives.
• Led end-to-end project delivery across planning, scope, schedule, governance, testing, deployment, and transition activities while ensuring operational readiness and successful implementation.
• Applied PMBOK-aligned governance through executive reporting, RAID management, stakeholder coordination, and proactive risk and dependency management to support successful project delivery.

Project Manager | IT Specialist at Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) (2018-07 – 2021-07)

• Led the end-to-end delivery of the corporate website, Knowledge Hub Portal, and mobile application as the internal Project Manager, partnering with business stakeholders and external vendors to deliver digital solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Directed project execution across the full SDLC while managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, vendor deliverables, stakeholder communications, and successful production deployment.
• Partnered with executive leadership to drive digital transformation, technology strategy, and infrastructure modernization, improving digital services, operational resilience, and business continuity.

IT & Network Administrator at Cityneon (Middle East) W.L.L. (2013-04 – 2018-06)

• Managed enterprise infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, networking, end-user computing, and IT security, ensuring reliable and secure business operations.
• Maintained high system availability through infrastructure security, backup and disaster recovery, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and technology lifecycle management.
• Planned and implemented infrastructure upgrades while partnering with business stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and business continuity.

System Developer at iSoftware Systems Technologies, Inc. (2009-06 – 2011-06)

• Participated in the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), delivering enterprise applications from requirements analysis and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Developed and enhanced enterprise business applications while integrating access control, CCTV, and biometric security solutions to meet client requirements.
• Collaborated with business users and technical teams to resolve application issues, prepare technical documentation, and provide post-implementation support to ensure system stability and user adoption.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Adamson University (2008)