CAT 1 & CAT 2 Certified Project Manager

Espire Infolabs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Singapore is seeking a CAT 1 & CAT 2 Certified Project Manager to lead complex projects while ensuring adherence to PMO standards and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets and risks. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12–14 years of total professional experience with at least 8+ years in project management.
• Experience in managing enterprise-scale transformation projects.
• Prior exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project management from initiation to closure.
• Engage senior stakeholders and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ensure adherence to CAT 1 and CAT 2 project governance frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and track project risks and issues.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and financial reports.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong understanding of CAT 1 and CAT 2 governance models

Project lifecycle methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Vendor and contract management experience

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines

Education

CAT 1 & CAT 2 certification

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certifications

Job description

Position Overview

The CAT 1 & CAT 2 Certified Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, executing, and closing complex projects while ensuring adherence to PMO standards and regulatory compliance. The role involves managing end-to-end project lifecycles, engaging cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and ensuring delivery within scope, quality, timeline, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead full lifecycle project management from initiation to closure across multiple large-scale and medium-complexity projects.
• Develop project charters, detailed project plans, resource plans, and timelines.
• Define scope, deliverables, milestones, budgets, and success criteria.

2. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Engage senior stakeholders, business users, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate steering committee updates, project reviews, and status reporting.
• Manage expectations, resolve issues, and maintain strong customer relationships.

3. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to CAT 1 and CAT 2 project governance frameworks.
• Maintain project documentation, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and PMO compliance reports.
• Conduct regular project audits, post-implementation reviews, and lessons learned.

4. Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and track project risks and issues with mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical risks to sponsors and ensure proper contingency planning.
• Maintain strict change control processes and evaluate project impacts.

5. Budgeting & Financial Control

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports.
• Ensure project spend aligns with approved budgets and financial controls.
• Validate vendor invoices and ensure contract compliance.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional project teams including business analysts, engineers, developers, testers, external vendors, and operational teams.
• Foster a collaborative environment, provide direction, and ensure accountability.
• Mentor junior project coordinators and team members.

7. Quality Assurance & Delivery

• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic quality checks and ensure readiness for UAT and implementation.
• Drive adoption, handover to operations, and transition support.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of CAT 1 and CAT 2 governance models.
• Expertise in project lifecycle methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Vendor and contract management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• CAT 1 & CAT 2 certification (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12–14 years of total professional experience with at least 8+ years in project management.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certifications are an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in managing enterprise-scale transformation projects.
• Prior exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
• Hands-on experience working with PMO frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools.\