Project Manager

FPT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT solutions provider in Singapore is looking for a strategic project leader to manage complex ICT projects across multiple domains. The ideal candidate will have formal education in Computer Science or related fields, project management certification, and experience managing full-cycle projects. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, overseeing key project deliverables, ensuring adherence to service agreements, and facilitating training sessions. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and effective stakeholder management, making it essential for the candidate to possess robust technical knowledge, particularly in .NET or J2EE applications.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing at least 2 full-cycle projects using Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Rich experience in web development projects and daily IT operations.
• Strong background in enterprise IT and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex ICT projects on time and within budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure IT service delivery meets Service Level Agreements for projects and incidents.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Technical expertise in .NET/J2EE

Education

Tertiary education in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or IT

Project Management Certification

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex ICT projects on time and within budget
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Establish and monitor project KPIs, providing regular performance reports to management
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective control measures
• Oversee multiple vendor relationships and external ICT service providers

Operational Excellence

• Drive seamless business operations across departments through effective IT service delivery
• Ensure strict adherence to Service Level Agreements for both projects and incidents
• Evaluate and assess change requests for system enhancements and improvements
• Monitor and optimise operational performance through data-driven metrics
• Manage daily IT operations, swiftly resolving application, infrastructure, and security issues

Technical Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Spearhead requirement gathering sessions and documentation
• Review and approve key project deliverables including functional specifications, test plans, and technical documentation
• Plan and oversee User Acceptance Testing processes
• Ensure all solutions comply with IT management policies, quality standards, and security guidelines

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams (i.e. application/infrastructure teams)
• Facilitate training sessions and system implementation
• Build strong relationships with business units to understand and meet their IT needs
• Provide regular updates to management on project status and operational metrics through different forums (i.e. Project Steering Committee meetings etc.)
• Foster collaborative environment that promotes team success

Requirements

Education Qualifications

• Tertiary education in Computer/Computer Science or Electronics Engineering or Information Technology or equivalent.
• Project Management Certification or equivalent

Relevant Experience

• Essential Technical Experience
• Proven track record managing at least 2 full-cycle projects using Agile/Waterfall methodologies
• Relevant experience in web development projects and daily IT operations
• Strong background in .NET or J2EE applications
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise IT and security frameworks
• Experience troubleshooting complex application, infrastructure, and security challenges.

Leadership & Strategic Capabilities

• Sharp analytical mind with problem-solving abilities
• Strategic thinker who can both see the big picture and dive deep into technical details
• Proven ability to understand and translate complex business requirements into actionable solutions
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills with experience influencing at all levels