Application Project Manager (Government)

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced Application Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of ICT and application development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project governance and delivery of Singapore government projects. Responsibilities include managing budgets, leading a project team, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role requires at least 5 years of project management experience, including strong analytical and leadership skills, with relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience, including 3 years on Singapore government projects.
• Experience managing Agile and Waterfall projects.
• Proven track record of managing vendors and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project life cycle from initiation to support.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with project policies and requirements.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

Project governance

SDLC/Agile delivery

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline

Tools

PM software tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Application Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of turnkey ICT and application development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project governance, SDLC/Agile delivery, vendor and stakeholder management.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead full project life cycle from initiation, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Ensure timely delivery of project scope within approved budget and quality standards.
• Track, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Prepare, review, and execute Statements of Work (SOW).

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for government agencies, internal teams, and external vendors.
• Conduct requirement workshops, prepare documentation, and align expectations with stakeholders.
• Manage third-party vendors, negotiate deliverables, and monitor compliance with contractual obligations.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure project adherence to policies, including IM8, PDPA, cloud/security guidelines, and procurement processes.
• Support tender preparation, evaluation, and technical submissions for government turnkey projects.
• Manage audits, security reviews, and compliance documentation.

Technical & Solution Oversight

• Work closely with solution architects, developers, and infrastructure teams to validate technical feasibility and ensure alignment with standards.
• Understand application architecture, system integration, and API/interface requirements.
• Validate functional/non-functional requirements, UAT plans, and quality assurance processes.

Budget & Reporting

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
• Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and management reports.
• Escalate critical issues and propose mitigation strategies promptly.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years delivering Singapore government projects.
• Experience managing Agile and/or Waterfall application development projects.
• Proven track record of managing vendors, budgets, and multiple concurrent projects.
• PMP, CITPM, PRINCE2, Scrum Master or equivalent certifications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments with strict compliance requirements.

Please note that this role requires individual to clear CAT1 due to sensitivity (Government projects)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants kindly click on apply now or send your updated resume to [e-mail]

Berlyn Lum Miao Yu

Registration Number: R1766577

EA License Number: 02C4944

People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil St, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705

http://www.peopleprofilers.com