Project Manager

Temasek Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Polytechnic is seeking a Project Manager for the Enterprise Student Systems Department. You will lead end-to-end delivery, develop business cases and delivery plans, and establish governance across multiple projects.

You will coordinate across business users, technology teams, vendors and procurement to ensure successful implementation and transition. You will also support roadmap planning, backlog management and continuous improvement of digital products, while monitoring budgets, risks

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in technology project management, IT delivery or PMO operations.
• Experience with enterprise systems, digital platforms, system integration, testing and service transition.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint and Visio, or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Enterprise Student Systems projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop business cases, delivery plans, budgets and resource plans aligned with outcomes.
• Establish governance, templates, stage gates and reporting across projects.
• Coordinate across users, technology teams, vendors, procurement, finance and management.
• Support roadmap planning, backlog management and continuous improvement of systems.
• Manage vendor performance, procurement activities and contract-related tasks.
• Support budget planning, forecasting and financial reporting for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

IT Delivery

Education

BSc in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Visio

Excel

Job description

What the role is:

Project Manager with the Enterprise Student Systems Department.

What you will be working on:

Project Management and Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Enterprise Student Systems projects from initiation and planning through implementation, transition and closure.
• Develop business cases, project proposals, delivery plans, budgets and resource plans that align with business needs and expected outcomes.

Governance and Project Management Office Operations

• Establish and maintain proportionate project governance, controls, standards, templates, stage gates and reporting practices.
• Maintain project plans, dashboards, decision logs, risk and issue registers, change records, action trackers and management reports.

Stakeholder Management and Secretariat Support

• Act as the primary coordination point across business users, technology teams, vendors, procurement, finance, governance functions and management.
• Engage stakeholders to clarify requirements, priorities, constraints, roles, dependencies and implementation readiness.

Product, Change and Service Transition

• Support roadmap planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement of assigned systems and digital products.
• Manage enhancement requests and backlogs based on business value, urgency, risk, dependencies and available capacity.

Vendor, Procurement and Contract Management

• Manage day-to-day vendor performance and relationships for assigned projects, systems and services.
• Support procurement activities, including requirements definition, tender documentation, evaluation, clarifications and vendor presentations.

Financial Management

• Support budget planning, cost estimation, funding requests, forecasts and financial reporting for assigned projects and services.
• Track approved budgets, commitments, actual expenditure, remaining balances and forecast-to-complete.

Documentation and Records Management

• Maintain end-to-end traceability of requirements, decisions, changes, deliverables and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Business IT or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in technology project management, system implementation, IT delivery, PMO operations or vendor-managed projects.
• Experience with enterprise systems, digital platforms, system integration, testing, service transition and operational handover.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint and Visio, or equivalent project and collaboration tools.

Preferred Skills

• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, CITPM, COMIT or equivalent.
• Agile certification such as Certified ScrumMaster, Product Owner or equivalent.

About Temasek Polytechnic

Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.Learner. Creator. LeaderWe envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.