Deputy Manager -Application Support & Automation Manager

ST Logistics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Logistics is seeking an Assistant/Deputy Manager - Applications (Information Technology) to lead multi-year programmes spanning several business units. You will oversee all aspects of programmes through lifecycles, ensuring scope, quality, time and cost constraints are met, and allocate resources effectively.

You will guide cross-functional teams, including vendors and clients, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Programme management skills including planning, governance and coordination across multiple years.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with vendors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Set programme management framework with templates, tools and metrics.
• Develop the integrated programme plan with activities, resources and cost estimates.
• Implement the programme to meet schedules, budget and quality targets.
• Manage teams with budgeting, staffing and coaching to achieve objectives.

Skills

Programme management

Education

Degree in IT or Computing

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant/Deputy Manager - Applications (Information Technology) plans and oversees multiple inter-dependent programmes spanning multiple years that impact one or more business units or one larger project. He/She oversees all aspects of assigned programmes throughout programme lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. He/She ensures accurate allocations of resources throughout the programme. He/She leads multi-disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of personnel, vendors, and clients to create and deploy successful programmes.

He/She is confident and decisive in leading projects, overseeing the completion and integration of inter-dependent programmes and parts. He/She has excellent communication skills, capable of effectively influencing various internal and external stakeholders.

Job Function

Information Technology

Job Summary

The Assistant/Deputy Manager - Applications (Information Technology) plans and oversees multiple inter-dependent programmes spanning multiple years that impact one or more business units or one larger project. He/She oversees all aspects of assigned programmes throughout programme lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. He/She ensures accurate allocations of resources throughout the programme. He/She leads multi-disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of personnel, vendors, and clients to create and deploy successful programmes.

He/She is confident and decisive in leading projects, overseeing the completion and integration of inter-dependent programmes and parts. He/She has excellent communication skills, capable of effectively influencing various internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)

Set programme management framework

• Provide inputs and support to develop the programme management framework, templates, tools and systems to deliver cost, time and quality metrics
• Design training programme to enable effective application of programme management framework across the organisation
• Support the higher management in governance of programme management framework through audits
• Guide Project Managers in adoption of the set framework at the appropriate level

Develop programme plan

• Develop the integrated programme plan including detailed activities, resource planning, cost estimation for projects
• Work with stakeholders to establish and gain consensus on programme goals, objectives and deliverables
• Review programme plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects
• Acquire programme requirements such as human resource, required information, various agreements and material or technology needed
• Guide Project Managers to deliver plans aligned to overall programme objectives
• Set expectations for periodic and milestone reviews including status reports, programme risk identification and other dashboards

Implement programme

• Drive programme to meet schedules, budget, manpower and technical quality targets
• Drive programme discipline to document scope changes, issues and risks that affect implementation
• Work with users, technical staff and management to determine and resolve issues associated with programme implementation
• Conduct regular programme reviews to recommend schedule changes, cost or resource adjustments

Manage teams

• Oversee team management including budgets, forecasting, work allocations and staffing
• Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions
• Define common goals, direction and accountability among staff
• Drive effective performance management practices within department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

Job Requirements

Professional Qualifications & Relevant Experience

• Degree in any IT related field or Computing Field
• 5-8 years of working experience