IT Outsourcing Planning & Management Specialist

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an IT Outsourcing Planning & Management Specialist to lead offshoring projects. Responsibilities include planning and driving projects, managing vendor relationships, and implementing strategies for productivity enhancements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and proven project management experience, particularly in offshoring contexts. This role demands strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience managing IT offshoring projects.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive IT offshoring projects while monitoring progress.
• Conduct assessments to identify offshoring opportunities.
• Manage vendor selection and maintain relationships with offshore vendors.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

IT Outsourcing Planning & Management Specialist (Permanent, Banking Technology)

Job Openings IT Outsourcing Planning & Management Specialist (Permanent, Banking Technology)

About the job

• Plan, initiate, and drive IT offshoring projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, while monitoring progress, identifying and resolving issues, and ensuring timely milestone delivery.
• Conduct assessments to identify offshoring opportunities, develop strategies and project plans, and implement initiatives to optimize offshoring practices, enhance productivity, and drive cost savings while mitigating project risks.
• Manage the vendor selection process by issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with offshore vendors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective change management, and develop communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed about project status and updates.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an IT project manager, with a focus on managing offshoring projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive project plans, manage budgets, and deliver projects on time and within scope, with a PMP certification being a plus and a strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors, combined with strong knowledge in vendor management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, and a proven track record of successfully implementing offshoring initiatives to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, systems, and software development lifecycle processes.

For more information, please visit www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference:QYY77WY9.