Director of Project Management Office

Wilson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in equipment manufacturing is seeking a Director of Project Management Office in Singapore. The ideal candidate will lead the regional PMO, managing product transfers and NPI programmes while establishing standardised project management methodologies. They should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, over 12 years of experience in project management, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of project management experience within the manufacturing or industrial equipment sector.
• At least 5 years in a senior managerial or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of PMO processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the PMO for the region.
• Lead product transfer projects and NPI programmes.
• Define and implement standardised project management methodologies.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and coaching

Exceptional communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Director of Project Management Office

Our client is a global MNC and a market leader in their industry. They are in the equipment manufacturing sector, committed to innovation, operational excellence, and world‑class customer delivery. As they continue to expand and standardise our processes across geographies, they are now looking to hire an experienced leader to lead the regional Project Management Office (PMO).

About the Role

As the Director, PMO, you will lead our regional PMO team and take ownership of all Project Management activities — with a strong focus on product transfers, New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes, and process standardisation. You will be the key strategic leader ensuring successful, timely, and high‑quality delivery across projects, while instilling best‑practice methodologies across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Lead Regional PMO Function

• Establish, manage, and continuously improve the PMO for the region.
• Supervise and mentor project managers, PMO staff, and cross‑functional project teams.
• Provide governance, tracking, risk‑management, and oversight for all regional projects.

Drive Product Transfers & NPI Programmes

• Lead the planning and execution of product transfer projects (e.g. transferring production to new factories, ramp‑ups, localisation of products for regional markets).
• Oversee end‑to‑end New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes — from concept to launch — ensuring schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory compliance objectives are met.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders including R&D/engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and sales/marketing to deliver successful NPI launches.

Standardise Processes & Governance

• Define, implement, and enforce standardised project management methodologies, templates, tools, and best practices across all regional locations.
• Monitor project KPIs, drive continuous improvement and process harmonisation across teams and countries.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and consistent documentation/reporting.

Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Management

• Work with senior leadership to define regional project priorities, resource allocation, and roadmap for future initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and global headquarters.
• Ensure alignment of regional initiatives with global strategy, compliance, and company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years of project management experience within the manufacturing or industrial equipment sector, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial or leadership role (preferably regional or global scope).
• Demonstrated track record of managing multiple large‑scale projects simultaneously, including product transfers and NPIs.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and proven experience in standardising and rolling out PMO processes across geographies.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills: capable of working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team‑building skills — able to lead and inspire a diverse, geographically distributed team.
• Exceptional communication skills — both written and oral — with ability to influence at senior/executive level.
• Willingness to travel across regional sites as needed

Interested? Here’s what to do next:

Please apply to the role with a recent copy of your CV. We will be in touch once we review your profile for suitability.

If you have any questions on this role, or are looking to explore job opportunities generally, please reach out to the poster of this role via LinkedIn.

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