Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager in Singapore. The role involves managing end-to-end delivery of broadband transformation and closed-loop automation programs, driving cross-functional teams across software engineering, data engineering, AI/ML, testing.
He/She will act as the primary interface between customer business stakeholders, technology teams, and leadership while ensuring successful execution of complex digital transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management:-
- 1.Lead end-to-end delivery of AI-led transformation programs.
- 2.Manage broadband transformation initiatives and closed-loop automation projects from inception to deployment and operational handover.
- 3.Develop and execute program plans, schedules, governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and delivery milestones.
- 4.Ensure delivery commitments are met with in scope, quality, budget, and timelines.
- 5.Establish program governance, reporting cadence, and executive-level communication mechanisms.
Customer & Stakeholder Management:-
- 1.Serve as the primary point of contact for customer leadership and business stakeholders.
- 2.Manage relationships across customer organizations including: Product Teams, Business Owners, Network SMEs , Analytics Teams, Architecture Teams, Data Engineering Teams
- 3.Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive reviews.
- 4.Present program progress, business outcomes, risks, and mitigation plans to customer
CXOs and senior management:-
- 1. Technology Leadership
- 2. Coordinate activities across: Software Development Teams, testing &Quality Assurance Teams, AI/ML Teams, Data Engineering Teams, Cloud &Infrastructure Teams
- 3. Drive solution deployment and operationalization of AI-based platforms and automation frameworks.
- 4. Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology implementation.
AI & Data Transformation:-
- 1. Understand AI/ML workflows and deployment lifecycles.
- 2. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to operationalize AI solutions.
- 3. Support implementation of data pipelines, analytics platforms, model deployment frameworks, and ML Ops practices.
- 4. Ensure successful integration of AI solutions into operational environments.
Required Skills & Competencies
Program Management: -
- 1. Strong experience managing large digital transformation programs.
- 2. Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
- 3. Experience managing multi-vendor and distributed delivery teams.
- 4. Strong project planning, budgeting, risk management, and governance capabilities.
AI & Technology:-
- 1. Strong understanding of: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML),Data Engineering, Analytics Platforms, ML Ops, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Deployment Architectures
- 2. Familiarity with enterprise-scale AI adoption and automation programs
Leadership & Communication
- 1. Excellent customer-facing and executive communication skills.
- 2. Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.
- 3. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- 4. Experience presenting program status and business value realization to Project Leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- 1. Master's Degree (MBA, Telecommunications, Technology Management, or equivalent).
- 2. Exposure to AI-driven network operations, AIOps, or Autonomous Network programs.
- 3. Data Engineering Certifications from recognized institutions
- 4. Success Metrics
- On-time and on-budget program delivery.
- Adoption and realization of AI-driven business outcomes.
- Reduction in operational effort through automation.
- Improved broadband service performance and customer experience.
- High customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
- Successful deployment of scalable closed-loop automation capabilities.