Project Manager

Careers @ Focal Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers @ Focal Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of after-sales and long-term service agreements in the marine and energy sectors. You will be the primary client contact, manage project delivery, budgets, and regional site activities to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, strong negotiation and financial acumen, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, after-sales, or long-term service agreements within marine, power, or industrial sectors.
• Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering with knowledge of marine engines and power equipment; PMP or relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project handovers from Sales; oversee timelines, budgets, and milestones from inception to financial close-out.
• Direct cross-functional teams (Engineering, Field Service, Suppliers, Workshops) and global service centers to fulfill contract deliverables.
• Act as the primary interface for customer communications, manage site access and regional meetings, and identify upselling opportunities beyond current contracts.
• Monitor profitability and costs, manage change orders and claims, resolve technical issues, and provide inputs for invoicing.
• Streamline project management processes and maintain accurate digital records.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Contract negotiation

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering

PMP or professional certifications

Tools

MS Office/Project

ERP systems (SAP)

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.