Manager, Transformation & Project Management - Certis Aviation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Annual bonuses

Wellness programs

Job summary

Certis CISCO Aviation Security Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Transformation Project Manager to lead enterprise transformation initiatives, drive productivity improvements, and optimise costs across the aviation security services. You will manage multiple workstreams, engage stakeholders, and develop robust business cases to support change initiatives.

The role requires 5–8 years of transformation project management experience, with a background in operations-intensive environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• At least 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in transformation project management, business process improvement, operational excellence, management consulting or cost optimisation.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Practical experience in developing project plans, business cases, governance structures, management updates and benefits-tracking frameworks.
• Experience in an operations-intensive environment, such as aviation, security, logistics, facilities management or other service operations, would be advantageous.
• Project management or process-improvement certification, such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma or Agile, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Transformation Project Management across enterprise-wide programmes.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, milestones, risks and benefits tracking.
• Prepare management updates and business cases for review.
• Establish project plans, timelines, resource requirements and governance structures.
• Track project deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Identify and implement productivity improvement and cost-optimisation opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure adoption and sustainability of change.

Skills

Transformation PM

BPI

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

PM cert

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Singapore

Business Unit: Certis CISCO Aviation Security Pte Ltd

Certis is a leading outsourced services partner that designs, builds, and operates smart, integrated solutions across security, facilities management, and customer experience. Headquartered in Singapore with a growing presence in Australia and Qatar, we harness the power of technology—from AI to Robotics to deliver critical services that protect lives and enable communities to thrive.

At Certis, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a mission that goes beyond operations—shaping safer, smarter, and better outcomes for people and businesses. We offer diverse career pathways, invest in your growth, and empower you to make a meaningful difference.

If you're ready to build the future, your journey starts here—with us.

Life at Certis

Power a Smarter, Safer World with Tech: We build purposeful solutions that serve, protect, and empower—driven by trust, powered by people.

Shape the Future: Take charge of your development and offering diverse opportunities across roles, borders, and technologies. Work alongside leaders who invest in your potential, and a culture that will take you further.

Where Purpose Meets Possibility: From safeguarding communities to shaping smarter, more sustainable futures, we’re committed to creating long-term value, not just for our customers, but for society and the environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for driving business transformation, productivity improvement and cost optimisation initiatives across Certis Aviation Security (CAS), while supporting key enterprise transformation programmes across the wider Certis Group.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Transformation Project Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across different business functions for enterprise-wide transformation programmes and strategic initiatives.


• Manage stakeholder engagement, milestones, risks and benefits tracking.


• Prepare management updates, business cases for review.


• Establish project plans, timelines, resource requirements and governance structures.


• Track project deliverables and ensure initiatives are completed within agreed timelines.

Business Process Improvement and Cost Optimisation

• Identify, evaluate and implement productivity enhancement and cost optimisation opportunities, including process improvements, manpower efficiencies and automation solutions.


• Design and implement future-state workflows, operating models and technology-enabled solutions to eliminate inefficiencies and strengthen governance.


• Quantify, monitor and report the financial and operational benefits realised from transformation and cost reduction initiatives.


• Partner with business, operational and technology stakeholders to ensure successful implementation, adoption and sustainability of change initiatives.


• Track and manage project benefits, ensuring targeted productivity improvements and cost savings are achieved and sustained.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, HR, Technology and other Corporate Functions.


• Facilitate design thinking workshops and project working sessions.


• Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new processes and ways of working.


• Present recommendations and project outcomes to management.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Information Systems or a related discipline.


• At least 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in transformation project management, business process improvement, operational excellence, management consulting or cost optimisation.


• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams involving cross-functional stakeholders.


• Practical experience in developing project plans, business cases, governance structures, management updates and benefits-tracking frameworks.


• Experience in an operations-intensive environment, such as aviation, security, logistics, facilities management or other service operations, would be advantageous.


• Project management or process-improvement certification, such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma or Agile, would be advantageous.

Recognition & Reward

• Be part of a purpose-driven, values-led workplace that fosters collaboration, respect, and a culture of continuous growth.


• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives and eligibility for annual bonuses.


• Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, along with holistic wellness initiatives and dedicated mental health support.