Project Manager

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager for the HR Digital Office to lead IT system development, maintenance, and operations. You will coordinate with IT system integrators to deliver features that meet policies on IT management, quality and security.

You will engage stakeholders, manage vendor relations, and drive projects with Agile methods while ensuring scope, schedule, cost and quality adherence. Prior experience in HR systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Background in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Human Resource, Business or related discipline.
• Project Management or Agile related certifications such as CITPM, COMIT or PMI, Certified Scrum Master
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar role with vendor management as well as systems support/ maintenance in HR Systems
• Motivated by innovation to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction
• Excellent communication skills across written, verbal, and presentation formats, with good interpersonal skills and strong negotiation abilities
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience in handling projects involving Agile, Cloud, Design Thinking, Public Service Procurement would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to identify business needs and requirements, identify and evaluate potential solutions, and develop business case for application projects
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with business needs and outcomes, as well as adherence to scope, schedule, costs and quality standards
• Evaluate and implement appropriate project management methodologies, including Agile practices, while identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
• Evaluate and select vendor solutions, while effectively managing vendor relationships to deliver digital solutions and services
• Ensure compliance with IT management, quality management and security policies and guidelines across all development processes, procedures and systems implementations
• Maintain system effectiveness and user experience by working with stakeholders to efficiently address technical matters as they arise

Skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

Relevant degree in CS/IS/IT/CE/HR/Business

Tools

PM certifications

Job description

What the role is:

As a Project Manager in the Human Resources (HR) Digital Office within the HR Solutions and Capabilities Division, you will be responsible for system development and maintenance work, as well as managing the daily operations of the HR's IT systems. As part of system delivery, you will also manage IT systems integrators to deliver product features and ensure compliance with policies and standards associated with IT management, quality management, and security.

What you will be working on:

• Engage stakeholders to identify business needs and requirements, identify and evaluate potential solutions, and develop business case for application projects
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with business needs and outcomes, as well as adherence to scope, schedule, costs and quality standards
• Evaluate and implement appropriate project management methodologies, including Agile practices, while identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
• Evaluate and select vendor solutions, while effectively managing vendor relationships to deliver digital solutions and services
• Ensure compliance with IT management, quality management and security policies and guidelines across all development processes, procedures and systems implementations
• Maintain system effectiveness and user experience by working with stakeholders to efficiently address technical matters as they arise

What we are looking for:

• Background in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Human Resource, Business or related discipline
• Project Management or Agile related certifications such as CITPM, COMIT or PMI, Certified Scrum Master
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar role with vendor management as well as systems support/ maintenance in HR Systems
• Motivated by innovation to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction
• Excellent communication skills across written, verbal, and presentation formats, with good interpersonal skills and strong negotiation abilities
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience in handling projects involving Agile, Cloud, Design Thinking, Public Service Procurement would be an advantage

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.