Infrastructure Project Management Lead

OCBC (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Learning & development opportunities

Community initiatives

Job summary

OCBC Bank is seeking an Infrastructure Project Management Lead to steer a team of Project Managers through complex, multi-year Infra and Cybersecurity programs. You will provide strategic oversight, governance, and delivery assurance across cloud, data center, networks, IAM, and platform upgrades, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and enterprise architecture.

The role requires 12+ years in IT with at least 5 years in leadership, strong vendor and stakeholder management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles managing project portfolios in banking or regulated industries.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs.
• Strong understanding of Cloud, Data center operations, Networks/Firewalls, End-user services, IAM, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end oversight across Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs (data center, cloud, network, storage, end-user compute, IAM, platform upgrades).
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, on budget, and compliant with bank policies.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Project Managers; manage resources, performance, and delivery discipline.
• Establish and enforce PM frameworks, standards, and reporting to PSC and senior management.
• Engage senior stakeholders across Technology, Cybersecurity, Operations, Risk, and Business units.
• Oversee multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting; drive cost optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Program governance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & financials

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

ITIL

CISSP

CISM

Agile/Scrum

Job description

WHO WE ARE: As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

The Infrastructure Project Management Lead is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers to deliver complex, multi-year, bank-wide Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs. This role provides strategic oversight, governance, prioritisation, and delivery assurance across all technology infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, cyber resilience standards, enterprise architecture, and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Project Managers delivering Infrastructure and Cybersecurity projects.
  
• Oversee resource allocation, workload planning, skills development, and performance management.
  
• Drive a high-performing team culture with strong accountability, collaboration, and delivery discipline.
  

Program & Project Delivery

• Provide end-to-end oversight across all Infra/Cyber programs, including data center, cloud, network, storage, end-user compute, identity management, platform upgrades, and regulatory projects.
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with bank policies.
  
• Monitor delivery risks, dependencies, and inter-project impacts across technology domains.
  

Governance, Controls & Reporting

• Establish and enforce project management frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., SDLC, Agile, hybrid models).
  
• Prepare and lead executive-level Project Steering Committee (PSC) by delivering clear, concise, and insightful reports. Present project status, risks, issues, and decisions to senior management to facilitate informed decision-making and oversight.
  
• Ensure adherence to audit, compliance, and risk management requirements.
  

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Technology, Cybersecurity, Operations, Risk, and Business units.
  
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure project alignment with technology strategy.
  
• Manage external vendors, SIs, and service providers to deliver outcomes in line with contractual commitments.
  

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Oversee multi-million-dollar project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  
• Ensure cost optimization, transparent financial governance, and benefits realization.
  

Strategic Contributions

• Support the evolution of the bank's technology landscape, resilience posture, and digital transformation priorities.
  
• Drive continuous improvements in project delivery processes, tools, and team capabilities.
  
• Identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and operational efficiency.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
  
• 12+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles managing project portfolios in banking or regulated industries.
  
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
  • Cloud (private/public/hybrid)
    
  • Data center operations
    
  • Networks & firewalls
    
  • End-user services
    
  • Identity & Access Management
    
  • Cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS TRM)
    
• Certifications preferred: PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, Agile/Scrum.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and people management.
  
• Strong program governance and delivery discipline.
  
• Excellent communication with senior/executive stakeholders.
  
• Ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple domains.
  
• Financial acumen and vendor management skills.
  
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
  

Success Indicators

• High-quality, compliant delivery of all Infrastructure/Cyber programs.
  
• Improved project governance and risk management maturity.
  
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and transparent communication.
  
• Development of a high-performing, motivated PM team.
  

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.