Project Manager

StarHub; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

StarHub is seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and closing of projects, especially those related to Singapore government initiatives. The role necessitates strong stakeholder management and the ability to meet compliance standards while delivering results on time and within budget.

Suitable candidates should have a diploma or degree in Project Management or a related field, alongside 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with IT projects in secure environments is a significant advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 8 years of experience in project management or coordination.
• Experience with secure, regulated or enterprise IT projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities from initiation to closure.
• Work with stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Prepare and conduct project kick-off meetings and status updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk and issue management

Planning and organization

Strong communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects in a secure and regulated environment, with a focus on Singapore government-related initiatives. The role requires strong stakeholder management, disciplined project governance, risk and issue management, and the ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget while ensuring compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities from initiation to closure.
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop project plan, work breakdown structures, milestones and dependencies, resource planning.
• Prepare and conduct project kick-off meetings, status updates and stakeholder reviews.
• Track project progress against schedule, scope, budget, and quality targets.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies; ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear ownership and delivery accountability.
• Monitor project financials including budget, actuals, commitments, and forecast.
• Ensure compliance with government security requirements, internal policies, and approved delivery processes.
• Support documentation needs including SOW, status reports, meeting minutes, and closure reports.
• Manage vendor and third‑party delivery where applicable.
• Ensure deliverables are completed with proper approvals, testing, and handover.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 8 years of experience in project management or project coordination.
• Experience working on government, secure, regulated or enterprise IT projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project governance, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, or equivalent.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, or equivalent.
• Experience working in secure environments and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with government processes and/or security-related delivery standards.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder management
• Planning and organization
• Risk and issue management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Ownership and accountability
• Ability to influence and drive outcomes

Security and Compliance Requirement

• Possession of relevant security clearance or the ability to obtain required clearance may be necessary, depending on project requirements.