Project Manager

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Technical Project Manager in Singapore, where you'll lead cyber security projects and manage key client relationships. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a background in IT project management. You'll be responsible for planning, execution, and ensuring project delivery aligns with customer expectations, while also managing risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience, 3 years in Project Manager role.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong background in cyber security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cyber projects as Customer's primary Point-of-Contact.
• Manage project Issues and Risks.
• Prepare and submit Project Management Plan for Customer's approval.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PMP Certification

PRINCE 2 Certification

ITIL Certification

Job description

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An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Be a part of something BIG!

Role based in Singapore for a proven and experienced Technical Project Manager in our growing Cyber Day-1 Delivery Team.

Make an Impact by:

• Lead Cyber projects as Customer's primary Point-of-Contact.
• Be responsible for the planning and execution of Cyber projects’ in-scope deliverables according to the stipulated project plan and schedule.
• Manage the project Issues and Risks.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices of cyber security technologies to better guide cyber project delivery.
• Typical tasks of the Technical Project Manager, Cyber role consist of:
  • Take over newly awarded project from Sales Specialist (SS) and Solution Engineer / Solution Architect (SE/SA), or on-going project from incumbent Project Manager (PM),
  • Validate SOW, BOM, and project budget allocations,
  • Sync up with SS on the external procurement(s) and target delivery schedule and arrangement,
  • Prepare for Customer Kick-off Meeting,
  • Host Customer Kick-off Meeting,
  • Submit Kick-off Meeting Minutes and follow on issues raised,
  • Prepare Project Management Plan (PMP) (incl. Org Chart, Project Schedule, Resource Plan, Communications Plan, Risk Register, Issue Log, etc.) and submit for Customer's approval,
  • Be Customer primary Point-of-Contact (POC) on all in-scope project matters during project phase,
  • Manage internal and/or external Project Resources (e.g. Delivery Engineers/Architect (DE/DA)) to deliver project milestones and deliverables on schedule,
  • Collaborate with other Cross-functional Teams (i.e. SS, SA/SA, Account Manager(AM), Product Manager, Engineering, etc.) and external stakeholders on project related matters,
  • Manage approved project budget on APEX Project System and internal project team’s time-logging; Seek necessary approval for additional budget, in the event of budget overrun.
  • Host Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly Project Progress Meeting with Customer,
  • Submit Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly Project Status Update Meeting Minutes and follow up on Action Items,
  • Manage the preparation and review of in-scope project documentations and submit Customer,
  • Manage Project Risks; Update Project Risk Register,
  • Manage Project Issues; Update Project Issue Log,
  • Manage handover of implemented Cyber technologies to Customer's designated Day-2 Operations (incl. HW/SW Maintenance Agreements)
  • Acquire Customer Sign-off and Project Commissioning,
  • Notify SS and AM on project completion,
  • Summarize and document "Lessons Learnt" for continuous improvement,
  • Release internal and external project resources,
  • Authorize release of payment to Vendor on goods delivered and/or jobs completed.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Information System
• At least 6 years’ working experience, within which at least 3 years’ are full-time experiences in managing IT projects in the job role of “Project Manager” (or equivalent)
• Fluent communicator in both written and spoken English;
• Good interpersonal, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a passion for cyber security
• PMP Certified (or PRINCE 2 certified) with sound knowledge on project management methodologies
• Decent background knowledge on prevailing cyber security technology products; able to understand and facilitate technical discussions among internal/external stakeholders on cyber security product technical issues and solution matters
• It will be an advantage to possess the following, but not a must:
  • Prior working experience as Project Manager in large complex projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • ITIL certified
• Prior experience and/or certifications in any of the cyber security technology products.

Rewards that Go Beyond:

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Take the leap with Singtel to unlock new opportunities and accelerate your growth. Apply now and start your empowering career!