PMO Lead (Project Finance & Governance)

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

Job summary

NCS is seeking an experienced PMO Lead with 10+ years of program management expertise to drive governance and delivery excellence. You will lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed setup, oversee finance and operations coordination, and deliver executive-level dashboards and insights.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills, plus PMI-PMP or equivalent certification, and a proven track record of training and mentoring delivery teams.

Qualifications

• PMO leadership experience with 7–8 years in a related role.
• Ability to gather data on project progress and produce exec-level reports.
• Strong project financial management experience with P&L impact.
• Proven training and mentoring capabilities for delivery teams.
• Hands-on PM experience with successful execution.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a central PMO repository of tools, templates, workflows, and governance processes.
• Monitor project health and escalate red or high-risk projects to stakeholders.
• Lead regular project health reviews and report risks, issues, and recovery actions.
• Consolidate monthly project financials including revenue forecast and gaps.
• Track billing, ageing, deferred revenue, and collections for visibility.
• Collaborate with Delivery, Finance, and Operations to validate forecasts.
• Prepare dashboards and executive insights on performance and risks.
• Address resource and customer issues; monitor and close actions.
• Improve PMO reporting and governance workflows using Excel and tools.

Skills

PMO Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Data analysis

Training & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive reporting

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Finance / Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

PMO tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

Job Description:

We seek an experienced PMO Lead with more than 10 years of Program Management Office (PMO) experience to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. This role combines strategic and tactical leadership to drive organizational project delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a central PMO repository of tools, templates, workflows, and governance processes for project managers.
• Monitor project health across internal tools and review forums, identifying red, troubled, or high‑risk projects for watchlist tracking and management escalation.
• Drive regular project health reviews and ensure timely updates to senior stakeholders on risks, issues, recovery actions, and progress.
• Consolidate and analyse monthly project financials, including revenue forecast, revenue landing, forecast gaps, and accuracy of submissions.
• Track billing, ageing, deferred revenue, collections, and accounts payable matters to provide clear management visibility.
• Partner with Delivery Leads, Project Managers, Finance, and Operations teams to validate forecasts, challenge assumptions, and identify project or supplier dependencies.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and executive‑level insights covering project performance, financial exposure, resource constraints, and escalation items.
• Track resource‑related issues, customer complaints, and Service Improvement Plans, ensuring follow‑up actions are monitored and closed.
• Use Excel and reporting tools to improve, automate, and streamline PMO reporting, analysis, and governance workflows.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• Degree in Finance / Computer Science or related discipline
• Minimum of 7-8 years of demonstrated PMO or relaed function leadership
• Proven experience in gathering data on project progress and producing executive‑level reports
• Strong project financial management experience with direct P&L impact
• Track record of delivering training and mentoring to delivery operations members
• Hands‑on project management experience with proven execution success
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Bi, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex financial, project and delivery data to make tactical and strategic recommendations
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills across sales, delivery and operations
• Extremely well‑organized and comfortable coordinating multiple tasks on tight schedules
• Professional certifications such as PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent

Additional Information

Why Join NCS?

Grow with Us

• Work on cutting‑edge AI products that shape the future of technology
• Collaborate with talented, passionate teams across research, engineering, and design
• Access continuous learning opportunities and career development pathways

Make an Impact

• Transform AI research into products that solve real problems for clients and users
• Drive innovation in a leading Technology Services Firm with regional presence
• Contribute to building a better future through responsible, human‑centred AI

Thrive in Our Culture

• Experience ahuman-to-humanapproach where relationships and collaboration matter
• Be part ofTeam NCS, where bold ideas meet practical execution
• Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity, inclusion, and respect

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.