IT Project Manager

AVATAR TECHNO SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee complex infrastructure and cybersecurity projects. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in managing data center transformations, cloud infrastructure rollouts, and compliance with local regulations. Strong leadership skills and certifications in Scrum and PMP are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing infrastructure and cybersecurity projects.
• Hands-on leadership in project planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of Singapore's regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies and champion Agile best practices.

Skills

Project management skills

Agile methodology

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Scrum certification

PMP certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

SIEM tools

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT Project Manager based in Singapore, with proven expertise in managing infrastructure and cybersecurity projects across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate holds both Scrumand PMP certifications, demonstrating a strong blend of Agile and traditional project management methodologies.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, including data center transformations, cloud infrastructure rollouts, network upgrades, and cybersecurity initiatives such as identity & access management, SIEM implementation, compliance alignment, and more. This role requires hands-on leadership in project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and regulatory compliance, especially within Singapore's regulatory framework (e.g., MAS TRM, PDPA, CSA).

The IT Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure architects, cybersecurity professionals, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure project objectives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Roles

· Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans (in line with PMP methodology and Agile practices).

· Define project scope, goals, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.

· Work with cross-functional teams (infra, cybersecurity, vendors, stakeholders) to execute project activities efficiently.

· Lead Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives).

· Champion Agile best practices and ensure the team follows Scrum principles effectively.

· Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and manage the backlog.

· Manage large-scale IT infrastructure projects such as data center migrations, network upgrades, cloud integration (AWS, Azure), etc.

· Ensure high availability, scalability, and security compliance in all infrastructure rollouts.

· Coordinate with vendors, solution architects, and operations teams for seamless implementation.

· Lead cybersecurity initiatives such as vulnerability management, SIEM deployment, firewall upgrades, identity access management (IAM), etc.

· Ensure adherence to Singapore's regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., MAS TRM, PDPA, CSA guidelines).

· Collaborate with CISO, security architects, and compliance teams on risk mitigation and security assessments.

Responsibilities

· Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

· Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and performance to ensure timely and quality delivery.

· Provide regular status updates and reports to leadership and key stakeholders.

· Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.

· Manage change requests and ensure they are assessed, approved, and documented appropriately.

· Manage project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasting.

· Ensure optimal resource utilization across multiple concurrent projects.

· Ensure that all project documentation is up-to-date and audit-ready.

· Maintain proper governance frameworks as per PMP and local standards.

· Drive lessons learned and implement continuous improvement processes post-project delivery.

· Evaluate team performance and project outcomes to refine future project strategies.