Project Manager (APAC / Global Programs)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to lead APAC and global IT programs, acting as the APAC representative for initiatives like HR systems and data platforms.

You will support the Global IT Project Manager, coordinate across APAC countries, manage risks, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations, and ensure governance and security compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Finance, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in program/project management in data, analytics, or enterprise transformation.
• Proven experience leading regional or global programs across APAC.
• Strong exposure to senior stakeholder management including executives and country heads.
• Experience in business change management, requirement alignment, and adoption.
• Background in regulated industries such as banking or financial services preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as APAC IT representative for global initiatives such as HR systems and data platforms.
• Support Global IT Project Manager in planning, execution, and reporting activities.
• Define and maintain APAC project plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate IT delivery across multiple APAC countries and entities.
• Monitor progress and manage risks, issues, and mitigations.
• Prepare status reports and dashboards for regional and global stakeholders.
• Oversee APAC activities for system integrations, data migration, and security controls.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements.
• Coordinate SIT, UAT, cutover, go-live, and stabilization activities across APAC.
• Support regional change management, communications, and training coordination.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership presence

Risk management

Change management

Negotiation

Cross-cultural collaboration

Strategic thinking

APAC program delivery

Data governance concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree advantageous

PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certification advantageous

Job description

About the job Project Manager (APAC / Global Programs)

• Act as APAC IT representative for global initiatives such as HR systems, data platforms, and other enterprise programs
• Support Global IT Project Manager in planning, execution, and reporting activities
• Ensure APAC deliverables align with global governance, standards, and timelines
• Participate in global project meetings, status updates, and design discussions
• Lead end-to-end APAC IT workstreams from planning through hypercare
• Define and maintain APAC project plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Coordinate IT delivery across multiple APAC countries and entities
• Monitor progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and mitigations
• Serve as primary liaison between global IT, APAC business/IT stakeholders, and external vendors
• Align regional requirements with global system design and delivery approach
• Escalate key issues and provide reporting to APAC management and senior stakeholders
• Manage vendor delivery, timelines, and quality of outputs
• Oversee APAC activities for system integrations, data migration, validation, and security controls
• Ensure infrastructure and environment readiness across regions
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements
• Coordinate SIT, UAT, cutover, go-live, and stabilization activities across APAC
• Support regional change management, communications, and training coordination
• Ensure smooth post-go-live support and issue resolution
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and escalation materials for regional and global stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project documentation aligned with global standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Finance, or related field
• Master's degree or equivalent certification is an advantage
• 10–15 years of experience in program/project management in data, analytics, or enterprise transformation
• Proven experience leading regional or global programs across APAC
• Strong exposure to senior stakeholder management including executives and country heads
• Experience in business change management, requirement alignment, and adoption
• Background in regulated industries such as banking or financial services preferred
• Strong stakeholder alignment, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication and influence skills in matrix and cross-cultural environments
• Ability to translate business objectives into delivery plans without deep technical dependency
• Strong understanding of data and analytics delivery lifecycle and governance principles
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and dependencies across teams
• Strong risk, issue, and dependency management capability
• Understanding of enterprise data platforms, data governance, data quality, and security/privacy concepts
• Ability to engage with technical teams while maintaining business focus on outcomes
• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without authority
• Strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution capability
• Highly organized, resilient, and comfortable in complex environments
• Collaborative and culturally sensitive approach
• Experience in APAC or multi-country program delivery
• Exposure to data transformation or data governance initiatives preferred
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is an advantage

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