Deputy Program Manager

IBM SERVICES TALENT DELIVERY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and consulting firm in Singapore seeks a Deputy Programme Manager to oversee large-scale transformation programs. The role involves coordinating multiple workstreams, ensuring smooth daily operations, and managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates should have project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage risks and resources effectively. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and client relations.
• Ability to oversee budgets and resource allocations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams and oversee operational activities.
• Establish governance structures and maintain programme plans.
• Act as a key contact for client stakeholders and prepare materials for reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

The Deputy Programme Manager plays a key supporting leadership role in the successful delivery of large-scale transformation programmes. This role helps coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, manages day-to-day programme operations, and ensures governance, reporting, and quality standards are upheld.

This position is ideal for an experienced project or workstream manager looking to step into broader programme ownership, or for a senior delivery leader who excels at structure, communication, and multi-team coordination within complex client environments.

Programme Operations & Governance

• Establishing and managing programme governance structures, reporting cycles, and decision-making forums.
• Maintain integrated programme plans, dependency maps, and status dashboards.
• Coordinate with workstream leads to ensure alignment on milestones, deliverables, and risks.

Day-to-Day Delivery Management

• Oversee daily operational activities to ensure smooth programme execution.
• Facilitate stand-ups, planning sessions, progress reviews, and cross-team collaboration.
• Identify delivery challenges early, escalating when required and supporting resolution.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as a key point of contact for operational-level client stakeholders.
• Prepare materials for steering committees, executive updates, and programme reviews.
• Build strong relationships across client and IBM teams to ensure alignment and trust.

Financial & Resource Management

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking for the programme.
• Assist in managing resource allocations, onboarding, project staffing, and utilisation.
• Monitor scope, support change control processes, and ensure commercial compliance.

Quality, Risk & Issue Management

• Drive adherence to IBM delivery frameworks, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track programme risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring mitigation plans are implemented.
• Support continuous improvement across delivery practices and client interactions.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide day-to-day guidance to project managers, PMO analysts, and workstream leads.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support mentoring and development of junior team members.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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