Project Manager

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan and lead the business case development and budget for digital systems, while overseeing procurement of IT solutions. You will ensure projects align with the plan, cost, duration and quality targets, and apply appropriate PM methodologies, including Agile practices.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in project management across multiple full lifecycles, strong vendor and stakeholder management, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of PM experience across at least two full project lifecycles, with at least one using agile methodology.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in tendering processes will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with experience in Cloud, Design Thinking, Data Analytics or Product-Centric Development will be strongly preferred.
• PM certifications such as CITPM, COMIT or PMI; Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the development of the business case as well as the budget for the digital systems.
• Manage and execute the procurement of IT systems in a timely manner.
• Ensure that projects are executed based on the project plan to meet identified business needs and outcome, within agreed parameters of cost, duration and quality.
• Assess and apply the right project management methodologies, including Agile practices, to ensure project success.
• Identify potential project risks and the implications to the organization and to recommend mitigating measures so as to manage the risks.
• Effectively engage and manage the vendors to deliver digital solutions and services.
• Understand the IT management policy, quality management policy and security guidelines to ensure the development processes, procedures and systems are designed to comply with these policies and guidelines

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information/Infocomm Technology, Computer or Electronics Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead the development of the business case as well as the budget for thedigital systems.


• Manage and execute the procurement of IT systems in a timely manner.


• Ensure that projects are executed based on the project plan to meet identifiedbusiness needs and outcome, within agreed parameters of cost, duration andquality.


• Assess and apply the right project management methodologies, including Agilepractices, to ensure project success.


• Identify potential project risks and the implications to the organization and torecommend mitigating measures so as to manage the risks.


• Effectively engage and manage the vendors to deliver digital solutions andservices.


• Understand the IT management policy, quality management policy and securityguidelines to ensure the development processes, procedures and systems aredesigned to comply with these policies and guidelines

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information/Infocomm Technology, Computer or Electronics Engineering or related discipline


• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience as a Project Manager in at least 2full project development life cycles, with at least one using agile methodology.


• Strong vendor and stakeholder management


• Experience in tendering process will be an added advantage.


• Candidates with experience in handling projects involving Cloud, Design Thinking, Data Analytics or Product-Centric Development will be strongly preferred.


• Project Management related certifications such as CITPM, COMIT or PMI


• Agile related certification such as Certified Scrum Master.


• Strong analytical, conceptualization and problem solving skills.


• An adaptable and bold individual who dares to try new things and take smart risks.


• Motivated by innovation to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction.


• Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation and negotiation skills