Project Manager

FOCAL SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FOCAL SEARCH PTE. LTD. seeks a results-driven Project Manager to oversee full-lifecycle execution of after-sales and long-term service agreements in the marine and energy sectors.

You will serve as the primary client contact, manage project delivery, budgets, and cross-functional teams, and coordinate regional site activities to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction. The role requires a degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering, plus strong knowledge of marine engines and power

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within marine, power, or industrial sectors.
• Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering; PMP or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office/Project and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong cross-cultural communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project handovers from Sales and oversee timelines, budgets, and milestones.
• Direct cross-functional teams and global service centers to fulfill contract deliverables.
• Act as primary client interface, manage site access and regional meetings, and identify upsell opportunities.
• Monitor profitability, manage change orders and claims, and support invoicing inputs.
• Streamline project management processes and maintain accurate digital records.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Contract negotiation

Cross-cultural communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering

PMP certification (plus)

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview:

Oversee full-lifecycle execution of after-sales and long-term service agreements across the marine and energy sectors. Serve as the primary client contact while managing project delivery, budgets, cross-functional teams, and regional site activities to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Contract Delivery: Lead project handovers from Sales; oversee timelines, schedules, budgets, and milestones from inception to financial close-out.
• Stakeholder & Operations Management: Direct cross-functional teams (Engineering, Field Service, Suppliers, Workshops) and global service centers to fulfill contract deliverables efficiently.
• Client Relations & Growth: Act as the primary interface for customer communications, manage site access and regional meetings (including travel), and identify upselling opportunities beyond current contracts.
• Risk & Financial Control: Monitor profitability and costs, manage change orders and claims, resolve technical issues, and provide inputs for invoicing.
• Continuous Improvement: Streamline project management processes, maintain accurate digital records, and implement lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Track record in project management, after-sales, or long-term service agreements within marine, power, or industrial sectors.
• Technical & Academic Background: Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience) with strong knowledge of marine engines and power equipment. PMP or relevant technical certifications are a plus.
• Skills: Proficient in MS Office/Project and ERP systems (e.g., SAP); strong financial, analytical, and contract negotiation skills.
• Soft Skills: Excellent cross-cultural communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and team leadership.