Project Manager - A26229

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager (Digital Governance) to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of governance-related activities across government ICT initiatives.

The role focuses on embedding governance standards, ensuring DSS/IM8 readiness, managing stakeholder alignment, and driving risk and compliance across the delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in project management, digital governance, or technology delivery.
• Experience coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups including business users, developers, architects, security teams, and vendors.
• Knowledge of ICT governance frameworks and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, system integrations, and front-end development concepts.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CITPM, TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Digital Governance framework, including policies and templates.
• Embed governance requirements across the delivery lifecycle with product teams, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Drive DSS compliance and track remediation actions across projects.
• Review solution proposals, designs, and deliverables for alignment with governance standards.
• Prepare governance dashboards and progress updates for leadership.

Skills

Governance

SDLC

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Co-Development Business Unit – Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to support Singapore Government Agencies.

Internal Code: A26229

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 36 months.

What will you do?

The Project Manager (Digital Governance) supports planning, coordination, and delivery of governance-related activities across HDB's digital products and projects. The role facilitates governance reviews, tracks compliance requirements, and works closely with stakeholders across delivery, technology, architecture, and security teams to ensure digital initiatives are delivered in alignment with established standards and policies.

Digital Governance Planning and Delivery

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of HDB's Digital Governance framework, including policies, standards, playbooks, and templates. Consolidate and streamline existing governance processes to improve consistency and usability across HDB digital products and monitor emerging technologies and public sector practices to keep the framework current.

Governance Integration and Advisory

• Partner with product teams, project managers, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to embed governance requirements throughout the digital delivery lifecycle. Advise teams on the practical application of governance standards while balancing delivery objectives and drive governance awareness and capability-building across the organisation.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Drive compliance with IM8 Reform for Digital Service Standards (DSS). Support project teams in identifying and addressing gaps in compliance to DSS, track remediation actions, and ensure timely closure of identified gaps.

Reviews and Readiness

• Review solution proposals, technical designs, and project deliverables for alignment with enterprise architecture and governance standards. Establish and manage Go-Live Readiness assessments covering digital governance, testing and user experience, while facilitating governance review sessions and checkpoints throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting

• Prepare management reports, governance dashboards, and progress updates for stakeholders and leadership.

What are we looking for?

• Background in project management, digital governance, or technology delivery, with a proven track record managing ICT projects or governance initiatives.
• Experience working across diverse stakeholder groups including business users, developers, architects, security teams, and vendors.
• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile delivery, and compliance, audit, or operational readiness processes.
• Technical and Governance Knowledge.
• Good understanding of ICT governance frameworks including user experience principles, and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles, cloud technologies, system integrations, and operational support models.
• Ability to evaluate project and technical documentation from a governance and compliance perspective.
• Analytical, meticulous, and structured, with strong follow-through and execution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams.
• Strong documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex governance concepts into clear, practical guidance.
• Able to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in project management, digital governance, or technology delivery, with a proven track record managing ICT projects or governance initiatives.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CITPM, TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, or SharePoint, and familiarity with front-end coding frameworks such as React, Angular, or Foundation 6.
• Experience in cloud platforms, user experience, or digital transformation is an advantage.

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation

Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits

Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customizable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness

Support for your physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development

Learning programmes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

Career Progression

Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track or a leadership track.

Competency Framework

A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Staff may choose to work flexi-place, flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework.

Whyyou'lllove working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.

Next Steps

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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