Deputy Program Manager

IBM Computing; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Programme Manager to coordinate large-scale transformation programmes. This role is vital in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring governance, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in IT transformation projects and strong skills in communication and stakeholder engagement. The position requires proficiency with various programme management tools and offers a unique opportunity to work with innovative client environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT or business transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud or application modernization programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams for large-scale programmes.
• Oversee daily operational activities and ensure smooth execution.
• Act as key contact for operational-level client stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.

Skills

Programme/project management methodologies

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

Knowledge of cloud platforms

Education

Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Scrum Master

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground‑breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and 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.

Required technical and professional expertise

• At least 10+ years of experience delivering IT or business transformation projects within a Consulting environment
• Strong understanding of programme/project management methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, tasks, or project elements simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Competence with programme management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, ADO, Smartsheet, Confluence).
• Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Scrum Master, or SAFe.
• Experience supporting large‑scale cloud, application modernization, data, or infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift, or major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

*Due to the Government client‑facing requirement of the role, only Singapore Citizens will be considered

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.