Enterprise Data Project Manager

Synechron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Project Manager in Singapore to lead end-to-end delivery of a strategic data transformation programme focused on building enterprise data hubs on Databricks. The role spans Asia markets and involves integrating data across diverse source systems within regulated environments.

The successful candidate will bridge business, technology, data and governance teams, manage cross-country stakeholders, vendors and delivery milestones, and drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering data or platform transformation programmes.
• Proven track record delivering Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure Data Platform projects.
• Strong data architecture knowledge: data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT.
• Experience in financial services or banking with regulatory exposure.
• Experience managing multi-country or regional programmes.
• Experience managing multi-vendor delivery models.
• Strong stakeholder management to engage senior leadership.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, audit, and regulatory frameworks.
• PM fundamentals: scope, budget, timelines, risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale data platform programmes.
• Oversee Databricks-based data hub architecture, data lakes, ETL/ELT.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions and governance.
• Coordinate cross-regional stakeholders and governance forums.
• Manage vendors and system integrators; ensure delivery standards.
• Apply Agile or hybrid delivery and set milestones.
• Provide executive reporting and risk management.

Skills

Programme delivery management

Multi-country / regional programmes

Stakeholder management

Regulatory & governance knowledge

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Platform

Job description

We have immediate opportunity for

Job Role: Enterprise Data Project Manager

Job Location: Singapore

About Company:

Synechron is a global technology consulting firm that helps leading organizations accelerate digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and agility. With more than 16,500 professionals across around 60 offices in over 20 countries, we combine deep industry knowledge with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering. Our regional teams, supported by strategic delivery centers, provide scalable, cost-efficient solutions tailored to local markets. Through our award-winning Synechron FinLabs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, we enable clients to innovate fast and lead with confidence. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Role Overview

Synechron is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data PM to drive end-to-end delivery of a strategic data transformation programme centred on building enterprise data hubs on Databricks. The programme spans multiple markets ,including multiple countries in Asia and involves integrating data across diverse source systems within complex regulatory environments.

This role combines strong delivery leadership with a solid command of modern data platforms. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between business, technology, data, and governance teams navigating multi-country regulatory requirements, internal control frameworks, and diverse stakeholder expectations to ensure programme success and measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme & Project Delivery Leadership

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale data platform and data hub programmes across regions and workstreams. Own project scope, roadmap, budget, timelines, and quality outcomes. Manage dependencies across data ingestion, transformation, governance, and consumption layers, and drive successful implementation of Databricks-based modern data architecture.

Data Platform Delivery Oversight

Provide oversight of modern data stack delivery including Databricks, data lakes, medallion architecture, and ETL/ELT pipelines. Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and platform teams to ensure scalable and secure solutions. Align business data requirements with technical implementation and ensure robust data models, data quality controls, and metadata governance.

Regulatory & Governance Management

Ensure compliance with financial services regulations across jurisdictions (MAS, FCA, FSA). Navigate internal governance frameworks spanning data governance, risk, audit, and security. Maintain programme documentation, audit trails, and change control, balancing delivery speed with control and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder & Cross-Regional Alignment

Serve as the primary interface across business stakeholders, country teams, technology functions, and central data offices. Manage expectations across geographies with differing priorities and regulatory constraints. Facilitate decision-making across senior stakeholders and governance forums, aligning global strategy with local market needs.

Vendor & Partner Management

Manage delivery across vendors and system integrators, including performance and contractual obligations. Ensure consistent delivery standards across internal and external teams and coordinate multi-party delivery models within large-scale banking programmes.

Agile & Hybrid Delivery Execution

Drive Agile or hybrid delivery models suited to enterprise banking environments. Balance iterative delivery with structured governance milestones. Establish clear delivery cadences, sprint outcomes, and programme milestones, and coach teams on effective delivery within regulated, multi-country contexts.

Executive Reporting & Risk Management

Prepare executive dashboards, programme updates, and steering committee materials. Proactively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies across workstreams. Escalate critical issues with clear mitigation strategies and enable data-driven decision-making for senior leadership.

Key Requirements(Must-Have)

• 5+ years of experience in programme or project delivery, with a strong focus on data, analytics, or platform transformation initiatives
• Proven track record delivering modern data platform programmes (Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Platform)
• Strong understanding of data architecture concepts: data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, and medallion architecture
• Experience working within financial services or banking environments, including regulatory and compliance exposure
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-country or regional programmes
• Proven ability to manage multi-vendor delivery models
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior business and technology leaders and articulate programme value clearly
• Experience navigating internal governance, risk, audit, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong project management fundamentals: scope, budget, timelines, and risk management

Good to Have

• Hands-on exposure to Databricks platform and ecosystem
• Experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview)
• Knowledge of banking regulations across APAC and EMEA
• Familiarity with Azure cloud platform
• Programme/project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Agile)
• Experience driving data strategy, data operating models, or data monetisation initiatives
• Background in consulting or large-scale transformation programmes