Project Management Officer (PMO)

Unison Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Management Officer (PMO) to support banking initiatives. The successful candidate will manage project tracking, budgeting, and facilitate Agile practices across departments. A minimum of 4 years of PMO experience in financial services, along with proficiency in tools like Jira and Microsoft Excel, is required. Candidates with project management certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years of PMO experience, preferably in a banking or financial services environment.
• Prior exposure to FX, MM, Derivatives, Bonds, GIRO, FAST, MEPS, and/or Cross-Border (XB).
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of project budgets.
• Ensure adherence to PMO governance frameworks.
• Support Scrum ceremonies and coordinate with Scrum Masters.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, IT, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jira

Azure DevOps

SharePoint

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Management Officer (PMO) to support banking business initiatives across various domains including Foreign Exchange (FX), Money Market (MM), Derivatives, Bonds, GIRO, FAST, MEPS, and Cross-Border (XB) transactions. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in project tracking, budgeting, and facilitating Agile practices in a fast-paced financial environment.

Project Tracking & Reporting

Maintain project schedules, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones.

• Monitor project health and escalate risks or delays to senior stakeholders
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and status updates for management
  
  

Budgeting & Financial Management

Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets and financial forecasts.

• Track project costs, resource allocation, and vendor invoices
• Ensure financial data is aligned with project progress and contractual obligations
  
  

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to internal PMO governance frameworks and regulatory standards.

• Organize and document project reviews, risk assessments, and post-implementation reviews
  
  

Agile / Scrum Support

Support Scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).

• Coordinate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure Agile best practices
• Help manage the backlog and sprint tracking using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
  
  

Stakeholder Communication

Liaise with cross-functional teams including business users, IT, compliance, and vendors.

• Facilitate clear communication and alignment among all project stakeholders
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, IT, or a related field
  
  

Experience:

• 4-9 years of PMO experience, preferably in a banking or financial services environment
• Prior exposure to systems and operations related to FX, MM, Derivatives, Bonds, GIRO, FAST, MEPS, and/or Cross-Border (XB) is highly preferred
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps is a plus
  
  

Methodologies: Knowledge of Scrum/Agile frameworks and PMO governance.

Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is an advantage.