Project Manager, Application Upgrade Project (for Banking Industry)

abeam consulting (singapore) pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

abeam consulting (singapore) pte. ltd. is looking for a skilled project manager to lead banking projects in Singapore. The ideal candidate will manage project delivery, oversee vendor relations, and ensure successful project alignment with client goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of PMO experience in the banking sector, with strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proficiency in Japanese is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a PMO role in the banking industry.
• Experience in application upgrade and modernization.
• Strong understanding of software delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of banking projects.
• Support change management and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor progress and manage risks.

Skills

End-to-end project management

Banking industry expertise

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Japanese language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

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.