#EG Lead / Senior / Project Manager

NCS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale infrastructure projects in Singapore, ensuring scope, time, and budget compliance.

You will coordinate IT infrastructure components, vendor contracts, risk management, and transition to operations, working with cross-functional teams and government-regulated standards.

A PMP/CITPM certification and Singapore public sector project experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience managing public sector projects in Singapore.
• Active PMP or CITPM certification required.
• Knowledge of WAN/LAN/Voice/Video services and cabling.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and maintain projects within time, scope, and cost.
• Plan schedules, quality plans, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Manage scope definition disputes impacting schedule and cost.
• Oversee hardware, software installation, testing, migration and data conversion.
• Manage project financials and forecast costs accurately.
• Ensure smooth transition to operation per customer requirements.
• Collaborate with IT operations, engineers and vendors for project success.
• Oversee risk, scope, and alignment with network objectives.

Skills

Project management

Public sector experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

PMP/CITPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

Overview

As anInfrastructure Project Manager,you will be responsible for the managing and implementing of Infrastructure-based projects with quality, within scope and to ensure deliverables are on time and conform to processes and standards meeting customer’s requirements.The Infrastructure Project Manager is also responsible for the following scope in addition to project administration, resource scheduling, project financial health monitoring, risk/issue management and quality assurance.

The broad area of your job responsibilities should cover the following:

What will you do?

Project & Service Management

Lead, deliver and maintain projects within time, scope, and cost

Plan & establish project schedules, quality plans, budgets, and communication and risk management plans

Manage issues arising out of scope definition and disputes that impacted scope, schedule, and cost

Manage issues arising from integration of various components of the project, e.g. hardware, software installation, testing, business process review, redesign, application development, migration and data conversion etc

Manage project financials, ensuring project cost/ revenue forecast is done accurately

Oversee the implementation of the project with regards to schedules, budget, manpower and quality

Resolve project overrun issues

Track project progress and report to Senior Management and Customer

Manage resources in terms of mobilising resources during different periods of time from team to team to maximise productivity or minimise wastage

Lead the project and service team on smooth project transition to operation in accordance to customer requirement and processes.

Manage project operation and ensure service level is maintained without financial penalty and security incident due to negligent or lack of awareness

Customer/Vendor/ Stakeholder Management

Manage contracts and subcontractors

Effectively engaged stakeholders in project decisions and execution

Build long-term customer relationships by anticipating and exceeding customer’s expectation

Negotiate with customers on change control mechanism to meet schedules and prioritize changes based on business needs

Strong customer-service orientation

Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (IT operations, engineers, vendors) to ensure project success.

Scope and Risk Management: Oversee project scope, budget, and risk, ensuring alignment with network objectives.

Experience in managing government-approved vendors and contractors.

Understanding of procurement processes and contract management within the public sector.

Team Management

Work cohesively, lead, guide, manage and motivate the projects’ team members in delivering quality project works, eliminating project exceptions, and delighting the customers

Plan for optimal use of resources across teams comprising of Project and Technical competencies

Manage performance review of team and maintain open communication with team for feedback on continuous improvement

Ensure high individual and staff billability

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

Project Management Experience:The candidate should have experience managing public sector projects in Singapore and possess a valid active project management certificate (e.g. PMP, CITPM).

Understanding of IT Infrastructure:Familiarity with IT infrastructure components such as WAN, LAN, Internet, Voice, Video services, and structured cabling.

Teamwork and Leadership:Strong teamwork, leadership, issue resolution, and negotiation skills.

Communication Skills:Excellent communication skills, especially when working across remote teams.

Adaptability:Ability to thrive under pressure, handle multiple projects, and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Quick Learner:Proven ability to think critically and quickly learn new technologies.

Familiar with government regulations, security standards, and compliance requirements specific to Singapore.

Knowledge of data protection laws (such as the Personal Data Protection Act) and cybersecurity guidelines.

Technical Skillsets:

Network and Server Infrastructure:Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, servers, storage, middleware and VPNs.

Cloud Technologies:Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and their infrastructure services.

Virtualization:Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM) for server consolidation and resource optimization.

Storage Solutions:Understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, DAS) and data management.

Security:Awareness of security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.

Project Management Tools:Proficiency in using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira) for planning, tracking, and reporting.

Change Management:Knowledge of change control processes and tools to manage modifications to infrastructure.

ITIL Framework:Familiarity with ITIL principles for service management.

Scripting and Automation:Basic scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate repetitive tasks.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:Understanding of DR/BC planning and implementation.

Additional Information

We are driven by ourAEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We arecommitted to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, wemake the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.