Lead Delivery/Project Manager (Public Sector)

Referrals Only; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thoughtworks is seeking a Lead Delivery/Project Manager for public sector engagements in Singapore. The role requires Singapore Citizenship or PR due to client security clearance.

You will drive project delivery, design and build of critical applications, and maintain delivery roadmaps while ensuring strong client collaboration and value delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks and financials, and advocate agile practices to align with client objectives and Thoughtworks

Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise projects end-to-end.
• Ability to lead release planning, estimation, capacity planning and budgeting.
• Able to advise clients on traditional and agile development approaches.
• Comfortable working with distributed or co-located teams.
• Proven leadership with coaching and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more project workstreams and foster autonomous teams.
• Create and maintain release plans and oversee iteration planning, tracking, risks and financials.
• Introduce innovative project management practices to deliver business value.
• Coordinate design and build of multi-tier business applications with new technologies.
• Deliver a delivery roadmap aligned with client strategy and manage risks.
• Ensure delivered value is clear to client and Thoughtworks teams.
• Establish agile processes and sustain them over time.
• Navigate organizational structures and build authentic client relationships.

Skills

Enterprise project delivery

Release planning

Estimation

Capacity planning

Contract negotiation

Financial management

Agile & traditional methods

Distributed teams

Coaching & mentoring

Leadership & stakeholder management

Job description

Lead Delivery/Project Manager (Public Sector)

*Due to the nature of the projects and specific client security clearance, this role requires the successful candidate to be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR

For every successful team, there's a Project Manager: the organizational and operational expert who ensures that everyone has what they need to deliver on time. Project Managers are able to simultaneously work backwards and forwards, creating release plans, building delivery roadmaps and establishing the inclusive dynamics that a team needs to succeed. In addition to partnering with other Thoughtworkers, Project Managers also extend their collaborative mindset and business value delivery to the client.

Job responsibilities

• You will lead one or more project workstreams and create an environment of trust that enables autonomous teams to work effectively and collaboratively within their team and with others


• You will create and maintain release plans for iterative and incremental delivery of value and be accountable for iteration planning, tracking, reporting, delivery scope, prioritization, estimates, risks and financials for the client engagement


• You will bring innovative and fresh ideas to project management, pushing the boundaries of how project managers can deliver exceptional business value


• You will orchestrate the design and build of critical and complex custom-designed, multi-tier, business applications that use a wide range of the very latest technologies


• You will propose and deliver a delivery roadmap and plans that support the client's business strategies and objectives; You will proactively manage risk and openly communicate with the client with integrity


• You will ensure that the delivered value is explicit and well understood by the client and the Thoughtworks teams


• You will set up project processes in line with agile best practices and ensure their sustainability over a period of time


• You will navigate organizational structures and politics effectively to drive expected outcomes and develop/foster authentic client relationships

Technical skills

• You have ample experience managing enterprise projects with end-to-end responsibility of project delivery


• You are comfortable with release planning, estimation, capacity planning, proposal building, contract negotiation and managing project financials


• You have an understanding of various software development approaches (traditional, agile, etc.) and have the ability to consult clients on the best approaches applicable to their scenarios


• You believe in the power of a flat hierarchy and enjoy facilitating and organizing sessions to promote collaboration


• You have recent experience working with distributed or co-located teams

Professional skills

• You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives; You don't shy away from risks, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them


• You are seen as a coach and mentor, taking the time to motivate others and influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work


• You are a proven leader with a track record of encouraging teammates in their professional development and relationships


• Cultivating strong partnerships comes naturally to you: you understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to our business

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

Responsible Use of AI in Recruitment

At Thoughtworks, we use AI tools to support our recruitment team with administrative tasks such as drafting communications, scheduling interviews and writing job descriptions.
Crucially, our AI tools do not screen, assess, rank or make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by our team and all selection decisions are made exclusively by our interviewers and hiring managers.
We are committed to fairness and responsible AI. We actively manage our AI systems by testing, monitoring for biased outcomes and implementing mitigation measures. We hold our third-party vendors to these same high standards through a rigorous governance process. For additional information, please see our full Thoughtworks AI Policy for Recruitment .

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we're pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we've delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let's be extraordinary.