Project Manager - A26339

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

Benefits offered by this job

Variable performance bonus

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Red packet & CNY goodies

Job summary

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead IT projects for the Housing & Development Board (HDB). You will analyse, design, and implement technology solutions that support HDB’s operations and strategic goals, working with stakeholders, developers, and vendors.

In this senior role, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship while improving IT processes. The engagement is a fixed-term contract for 36 months in Singapore.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in systems analysis, IT project delivery, or related field.
• Experience managing full project lifecycles from requirements to deployment.
• Hands-on development using Java, JavaScript, Angular, and SQL.
• Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (waterfall, agile, or hybrid).
• Experience with government digital services or Singapore’s whole-of-government IT frameworks is a plus.
• Team player with initiative and a positive, motivating attitude.
• Degree in CS/IT/IS from a recognised university; relevant certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system analysis and design, including requirements, process modelling, and solution architecture.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Oversee system integration with internal systems and government platforms (e.g., Singpass, Corppass, GovTech).
• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure quality and alignment with requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and process improvements across IT teams.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements, and drive reliability, security, and scalability.
• Produce BRDs, FSDs, system design docs, and test plans; maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and SI partners to meet scope, budget, and timeline.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply beneficial innovations to HDB projects.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Angular

SQL

SDLC

Education

Degree in CS/IT/IS

Job description

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is hiring for Project Manager

You will work in Singapore Government Agencies

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

What will you do?

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore’s public housing authority, responsible for planning and developing quality, affordable homes for Singaporeans. As a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development, HDB has housed over 80% of Singapore’s resident population and continues to shape the nation’s living environment through innovative urban planning and community development. Our technology group plays a critical role in driving HDB’s digital transformation, ensuring that our systems and services remain efficient, secure, and citizen-centric.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be a key member of HDB’s IT team, responsible for analysing, designing, and implementing technology solutions that support HDB’s business operations and strategic goals. You will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, and vendors to translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable system solutions. In this senior capacity, you will also provide technical leadership, mentorship and contribute to the continuous improvement of IT processes and practices within the organisation.

• Lead end-to-end systems analysis and design activities, including requirements gathering, process modelling, and solution architecture for new and existing systems.
• Collaborate with business units to understand operational needs and translate them into clear, detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Oversee system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interoperability between internal systems and external government platforms such as Singpass, Corppass, and GovTech services.
• Manage and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members.
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and scalability.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation including business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications, system design documents, and test plans.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and system integrators, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices and proactively identify opportunities to apply them within HDB’s context.

What are we looking for?

• Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience in systems analysis, IT project delivery, or a related field, preferably within a large enterprise or public sector environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing full project lifecycles, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-implementation support, is essential.
• Candidates should have solid hands-on experience in application development using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Angular, SQL, and web and object-oriented programming frameworks.
• A good understanding of SDLC methodologies, whether waterfall, agile, or hybrid, is expected.
• Prior experience working with government digital services or familiarity with Singapore’s whole-of-government IT frameworks will be an advantage.
• Beyond technical skills, we are looking for individuals who are team players at heart, take initiative, and bring a positive attitude that motivates and uplifts those around them
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline from a recognised university is required.
• Possession of relevant professional certifications will be advantageous.
• Candidates with a strong track record of delivery and demonstrable technical competency in the required programming languages and development frameworks may be considered even if their academic background is in a different field.

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 generouscustomisableflexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtfulperkslike special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness:Support foryour physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development:Learningprogrammes, 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 ora leadershiptrack.

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 andbesurrounded 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. Webelieveyour success is our success.

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team foran initialchat.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit,qualificationsand abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practiceson the basis ofrace,colour, religion,gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, maritalstatusor any other characteristics protected by law.