Assistant Project Manager

NOVACITYNETS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager based in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science and over 5 years of hands-on project management experience, particularly in e-Business or e-Government. Responsibilities include developing project plans, ensuring deliverables meet contractual requirements, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The role requires strong organizational skills and knowledge of project management tools like Jira and Microsoft Project. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in project management related to e-Business/e-Government.
• PMP or CITPM certification preferred.
• Agile Project Management or ScrumMaster certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project plans and timelines.
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Monitor project deliverables for quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Understand and translate business requirements to requirement specifications and functional designs.
• Ensure the system and deliverables are within the scope of the contractual requirements.
• Coordinate project activities and tasks, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Provide hands‑on advice and coaching to members of the project team.
• Involve in troubleshooting, optimizing, and fine‑tuning of the applications.
• Create and update relevant documents on all executed changes in a timely manner.
• Create a positive team environment and coordinate work effort of each team member in a cohesive fashion.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, team members, and management.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Identify and assess potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with project requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Always represent the company in a professional manner and build positive relationships with clients and partner(s) to the company’s benefit.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certification in PMP or CITPM will be an added advantage.
• Certified Agile Project Management or Certified ScrumMaster will be an advantage.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, or Microsoft Project.
• Has at least 5 years of hands‑on working experience in project management relating to e‑Business / e‑Government.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical individuals.
• Has experience and good ability to provide effort estimation and work execution plan for assigned modules / components.
• Has experience to lead and mentor project team members, ensuring conformance to best practices.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Has good ability to provide effort estimation and work execution plan for assigned modules components.
• Experience in managing a remote development team is an added advantage.

Expected Salary Range: $ 4500-6000