IT Portfolio Manager

PARK AND PARTNERS CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore seeks an experienced IT Portfolio Manager to oversee IT projects and portfolio management aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in portfolio management, possess strong stakeholder management skills, and hold a relevant bachelor's degree. The role also involves facilitating strategic planning and change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of IT systems. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Product, Project, or Portfolio Management.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to oversee complex information.

Responsibilities

• Manage prioritisation and execution of IT projects and digital products.
• Lead annual ICT work plan sessions and align with government priorities.
• Provide insights for executive-level decision making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Process optimisation

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT, Business Analytics, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

AWS

Job description

We are seeking an IT Portfolio Manager to oversee the planning, governance, and performance of our ICT investment portfolio. This role blends strategic foresight with hands‑on portfolio management, ensuring all IT projects, products, and programmes are prioritised, resourced, and delivered in alignment with Whole‑of‑Government (WOG) objectives and organisational goals.

You will lead the annual Information Systems Work Plan (ISWP) process, champion digital transformation efforts, and strengthen change management practices to support smooth adoption across both business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

• Manage the selection, prioritisation, and execution of IT projects, digital products, and enhancement initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

• Develop and maintain a balanced ICT portfolio aligned with strategic direction and WOG directives.

• Track project progress, monitor portfolio performance metrics, and prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders.

• Optimise resource allocation while resolving capacity and dependency constraints.

• Identify and manage cross‑portfolio risks, interdependencies, and compliance requirements.

• Establish and maintain ICT Portfolio Management governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.

Strategic Planning

• Lead and facilitate the annual ICT work plan sessions, ensuring alignment with government priorities, organisational mission, and emerging tech trends.

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define and implement key strategic initiatives.

• Monitor and report OKR progress, performance indicators, and benefits realisation.

Executive Support & Stakeholder Management

• Provide insights, analytics, and recommendations to support executive‑level decision‑making.

• Drive change management activities to uplift ICT competency and support smooth adoption of new processes and systems.

• Promote agile ways of working through continuous learning and benchmarking against industry best practices.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Review, refine, and implement portfolio management processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance analytics and reporting capabilities.

• Ensure resource allocation, benefits tracking, and process implementation adhere to WOG regulations, IT governance standards (e.g., IM8), and organisational frameworks.

• Recommend improvements for portfolio processes, change request management, and prioritisation frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years of experience in Product, Project, or Portfolio Management.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, execution, and benefits realisation.

• Strong stakeholder management with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, neutral oversight of complex portfolio information.

• Experience in Change Management to support smooth adoption among business and technical users.

• Skilled in process optimisation, resource planning, and improving ICT portfolio practices.

• Familiarity with public sector IT governance frameworks (e.g., IM8), WOG directives (e.g., Digital Government Blueprint), or government work planning processes is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CSM, CSPO, Scaled Agile, AWS are advantageous.
  

  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  Shirley Tan (EA Licence Number: 25S2710 /Registration ID: R21103665)