Director Project Management Office

Robert Walters; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for their Project Management Office. This pivotal role involves defining strategic objectives, overseeing a significant project portfolio, and leading a talented team in a dynamic and multicultural environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive IT experience, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record of successful project delivery. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and innovation, where you can make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of project management. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of IT experience including portfolio management.
• Experience overseeing over 300 projects totaling SGD 60 million.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic objectives for the PMO and implement programs.
• Oversee project portfolio to ensure effective prioritization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the PMO team and project managers.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

PMP Certification

Strategic Mindset

Collaboration

Education

PMP Certification

Finance Qualification

Job description

Role: Director Project Management Office

Location: Singapore

Opportunity Overview

Robert Walters has an exciting opportunity for a Director Project Management Office to join our client in a permanent position. This role offers exposure to a truly international and multicultural environment that values individuality.

About our Client

Our client is the fifth largest global bank by assets, with 2,400 locations across over 50 markets. With approximately 360 years of history, its global network employs over 180,000 people. It ranks as the fourth largest bank worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

1. Define strategic objectives for the PMO and implement programs to achieve them.
2. Develop and ensure compliance with project management standards aligned with organizational and industry best practices.
3. Provide project management tools and templates for organization-wide use.
4. Oversee the project portfolio to ensure effective prioritization and resource allocation.
5. Monitor project progress, budgets, risks, and overall portfolio health.
6. Provide regular updates to leadership on project status and outcomes.
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
8. Engage with senior stakeholders to understand priorities and communicate project updates.
9. Lead, mentor, and develop the PMO team and project managers.
10. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
11. Ensure training and development opportunities for project management staff.
12. Oversee resource planning to mitigate risks and optimize efficiency across projects.
13. Manage the ASO PMO function overseeing over 300 projects totaling SGD 60 million.
14. Lead transformation initiatives to enhance project portfolio reporting, governance, and lifecycle management.
15. Ensure adherence to project lifecycle processes by Project Managers.
16. Collaborate with the IT Finance team to manage project costs, considering the investment budget.
17. Monitor larger, high-criticality projects closely to address risks and issues promptly.
18. Continuously improve the project governance model and explore enhancements to the APAC governance scheme.
19. Enhance Project Management capabilities in ASO through knowledge sharing, training, and certifications.
20. Streamline existing processes to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
21. Support strategic decision-making at the organizational level using portfolio management experience.
22. Facilitate successful project delivery by building strong relationships with stakeholders, teams, and technical delivery units.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of IT experience, including portfolio management.
• Experience overseeing a wide variety of projects (over 300 projects, SGD 60 million).
• PMP certification.
• Strategic mindset with experience engaging multiple stakeholders (development leads, project managers, senior stakeholders, business users).
• Proven track record of delivering positive outcomes in ambiguous environments.
• Experience establishing frameworks, processes, and procedures for large organizations.
• Collaborative attitude with a growth mindset.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Open-minded and innovative in exploring solutions to optimize processes.
• Effective communicator capable of persuasively sharing ideas with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Finance qualification and PMP are preferred.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment, understanding diversity and cultural differences.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments.

Our client promotes collaboration and aims to provide an inclusive environment where individuals can reach their full potential.

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