CAT 1 & CAT 2 Certified Project Manager

ESPIRE INFOLABS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and execute complex projects. The ideal candidate will have CAT 1 and CAT 2 certifications, extensive experience in project management, and a strong understanding of governance frameworks. This role offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams and requires excellent stakeholder management skills to ensure project delivery within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• 12–14 years of total professional experience with at least 8+ years in project management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong understanding of CAT 1 and CAT 2 governance models

Expertise in 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

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.\