Project Manager, Application Upgrade Project (for Banking Industry)

ABeam Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABeam Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) professional for banking-focused engagements in Singapore. The role entails leading end-to-end project delivery, coordinating with clients and vendors, and ensuring governance, timelines, and quality across complex upgrade initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree and 5+ years in PMO within banking, with strong experience in application upgrades, lifecycle governance, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a PMO role in banking.
• Proven track record in end-to-end application upgrade projects.
• Experience in managing enterprise software applications, application modernization, system implementation, or application upgrade initiatives.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end software lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Strong understanding of software application delivery frameworks, including Waterfall and Agile practices.
• Experience managing upgrade, migration, modernization, or cloud/SaaS transformation projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience overseeing software vendors, development teams, system integrators, and technical delivery partners.
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions and provide governance over application quality, security, performance, scalability, and operational readiness.
• Japanese language proficiency is advantageous for liaising with Japanese-speaking business stakeholders and regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of banking projects, aligned with client objectives, timelines, and governance standards.
• Serve as primary contact between consulting firm, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans, scope, schedules, and resource allocation in coordination with client teams.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committee sessions, and provide progress updates to internal and client management.
• Oversee solution design, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring quality and alignment with objectives.
• Support change management and stakeholder communication initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to client methodologies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide project team members, including consultants and client staff, to foster collaboration and productivity.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Risk management

Agile practices

Waterfall

Software delivery

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

About Us: From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, Abeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned banking projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and governance standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact between consulting firm, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth execution
• Develop and maintain project plans, scope, schedules, and resource allocation in coordination with client teams
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery
• Facilitate project meetings, steering committee sessions, and provide progress updates to internal and client management
• Oversee solution design, testing, and deployment phases, ensuring quality and alignment with objectives
• Support change management and stakeholder communication initiatives
• Ensure adherence to client methodologies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Mentor and guide project team members, including consultants and client staff, to foster collaboration and productivity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) role in banking industry.
• Proven track record in end-to-end application upgrade projects
• Experience in managing enterprise software applications, application modernization, system implementation, or application upgrade initiatives.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end software application lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Strong understanding of software application delivery frameworks, including Waterfall and Agile practices.
• Experience managing application upgrade, migration, modernization, or cloud/SaaS transformation projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience overseeing software vendors, development teams, system integrators, and technical delivery partners.
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions and provide governance over application quality, security, performance, scalability, and operational readiness.
• Japanese language proficiency is advantageous for liaising with Japanese-speaking business stakeholders and regional teams.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, Abeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. Abeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

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