Business Transformation Program Manager

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Merge Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a skilled Transformation Programme Manager to drive enterprise-wide change. You will convert strategic objectives and operating models into actionable plans, and oversee governance and delivery across functions.

Collaborate with senior leaders and external consultants to streamline processes, ensure benefits realisation, and align digital initiatives with business goals. Strong leadership and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or professional certifications advantageous.
• 5+ years managing large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Experience with multinational organisations or complex operations.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Certifications in PMP/PRINCE2/Prosci/Lean Six Sigma are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives from strategy to implementation.
• Develop transformation roadmaps with deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Oversee governance frameworks to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external consultants to streamline processes.
• Drive change initiatives including governance structures and new ways of working.
• Establish communication strategies to drive stakeholder commitment and adoption.
• Synchronise transformation with digital and technology programmes.
• Monitor expenditure, resources, risks, and delivery performance with mitigations.
• Evaluate effectiveness via KPIs, benefits realisation, and progress reviews.
• Transition transformation deliverables into ongoing operations for lasting value.

Skills

Strategic programme management

Target operating model implementation

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

PMP

PRINCE2

Prosci

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Finance/Engineering

Job description

• Spearhead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives by converting strategic objectives and approved operating models into practical implementation plans.
  
• Develop comprehensive transformation roadmaps outlining key deliverables, project timelines, resource allocations, and interdependencies across business functions.
  
• Oversee programme governance frameworks to monitor execution progress, address operational challenges, and maintain alignment with organisational priorities.
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership, functional heads, and external consultants to streamline business processes and enhance operational effectiveness.
  
• Drive organisational change initiatives involving process improvements, governance structures, accountability frameworks, and new ways of working.
  
• Establish effective communication and engagement strategies to strengthen stakeholder commitment, employee readiness, and adoption of transformation initiatives.
  
• Synchronise business transformation activities with digital and technology programmes to support seamless integration and successful business outcomes.
  
• Monitor programme expenditure, resource utilisation, implementation risks, and delivery performance while recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
  
• Evaluate transformation effectiveness through performance indicators, benefits realisation metrics, and regular progress reviews with executive stakeholders.
  
• Facilitate the transition of transformation deliverables into ongoing business operations, ensuring sustainable improvements and long-term organisational value.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline; an MBA or relevant professional certifications would be advantageous.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale business transformation programmes, preferably within multinational organisations, consulting environments, or complex operational businesses.
  
• Proven expertise in strategic programme management, target operating model implementation, business process optimisation, financial oversight, and organisational change management.
  
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, cross-functional project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and performance measurement, with the ability to bridge business and technology requirements.
  
• Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results across diverse teams. PMP, PRINCE2, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent relevant training would be advantageous.