Principal Project Lead

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. is seeking a Principal Project Lead in Singapore. This role encompasses leading, planning, and executing complex technical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Strong project management skills and PMP certification are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical project management.
• PMP certification required.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technical projects.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

The Principal Project Lead is responsible for leading, planning, and executing complex technical projects from inception through completion. This role ensures that project objectives are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high standards of technical quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

The Principal Project Lead will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project risks, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to manage cross-functional teams, ensuring operational continuity, effective knowledge transfer, regulatory compliance, and the successful ramp-up of operations at the receiving site, despite varying levels of maturity at the sending site.

Job Description

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations by breaking projects down into tasks and milestones and assigning responsibilities and deadlines.
• Utilize corporate project management tools to visualize schedules and resource workloads.
• Coordinate and supervise cross-functional project teams including operations and support functions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure technical solutions meet business requirements, quality standards, and project objectives.
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders and senior management by:
• Establishing a regular reporting cadence.
• Utilizing clear reporting formats, such as status reports, dashboards, and risk registers.
• Highlighting achievements, milestones, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource utilization.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Take full ownership and accountability for project execution from initiation through completion.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical project management or related roles.
• PMP certification is required.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge, particularly in opto-mechanical assembly and machining.
• Experience with ERP systems and business process integration.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to remain resilient and effective under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, structured, and results-oriented decision-making capabilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.