Assistant Project Manager, Aviation Systems

ST Engineering Mission Software & Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee IT systems and ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of project management experience, proficiency in leading teams, and managing budgets. Key responsibilities include planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. This role offers a dynamic work environment with competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management.
• Proven track record in managing budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Experience in risk management, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the efficient operation and maintenance of IT Systems.
• Manage overall project delivery and compliance with obligations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Provide consolidated progress reports to customers.
• Monitor milestones, achievements, and delays.

Skills

Written and spoken English

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Project management tools proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification

Agile/Scrum certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.

Our history spans more than 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment and Compassion. These 5 core values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our ST Engineering culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.

About our Line of Business – Mission Software & Services

Mission Software & Services business provides leading-edge mission critical command, control, and communications (C3) systems with secured IT infrastructure and managed services. We support our client’s innovation journey through design thinking, analytics, and AI-enabled decision support with our full suite of cloud computing solutions. We provide intelligent, actionable insights and sustainable solutions to our valued partners in diverse industries including defence, government, and commercial sectors.

Together, We Can Make A Significant Impact

Seeking an experienced AssistantProject Manager to lead and oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of IT Systems. The incumbent is responsible for the overall management and successful delivery of the project, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and alignment with customer’s requirements. This role involves planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project progress, while managing resources, risks, and stakeholder communication effectively.

Be Part of Our Success

• Project Governance & Administration

  • Serve as primary point of contact for customer.

  • Establish Project Office administration and filing systems.

  • Set up and maintain Project Management Repository.

• Planning & Execution

  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.

  • Allocate and manage resources (including team members) efficiently.

  • Manage project cost, budget, procurement, and subcontractors.

• Risk & Issue Management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.

  • Maintain Issue and Risk Management logs.

• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

  • Provide monthly consolidated progress reports to customer.

  • Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by customer.

  • Coordinate and conduct monthly Progress Report Meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation circulation, and minutes submission.

  • Proactively inform customer of delays or risks impacting delivery and propose alternatives.

• Monitoring & Performance

  • Track milestones, achievements, and delays.

  • Monitor manpower effort, budget status, and service performance.

  • Ensure compliance with SLAs and project requirements.

• Collaboration

  • Work closely with Scrum Master to track product backlog, integration/testing, deployment, and change management.

  • Collaborate with Technical Manager and Solution Architect on system setup and infrastructure.

• Security & Compliance

  • Ensure system security management and adherence to standards.

Qualities We Value

• Education & Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.

  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.

  • Agile/Scrum certification (preferred).

• Experience

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in large-scale IT or aviation-related projects.

  • Proven track record in managing budgets, schedules, and resources.

  • Experience in risk management, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.

• Skills

  • Proficient in both written and spoken English.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.

  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Other Requirements

  • Ability to produce detailed reports and presentations.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Proactive and initiative team player with strong problem solving and decision-making abilities

Our Commitment That Goes Beyond the Norm

• An environment where you will be working on cutting-edge technologies and architectures.

• Safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone’s unique contributions are celebrated.

• Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people’s lives.

• A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace.

• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.