Project Manager, Business Transformation & Operations

PRIMESTAFF MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Project Manager for business transformation initiatives in Singapore. The candidate will oversee projects to enhance operational efficiency and drive process improvements across multiple functions. Responsibilities include coordinating from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery while managing complexity and ambiguity. A strong background in project management, number analysis, and stakeholder collaboration is essential. Familiarity with manufacturing or regulated environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end projects on time and within budget.
• Strong capabilities in driving process analysis, improvement and operational efficiency.
• Solid financial and data analysis capability, including ROI evaluation and business case preparation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across various functions.
• Effective communicator, able to present project status and risks.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of business-critical initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Coordinate initiatives from concept through execution across multiple functions.
• Ensure timely and outcome-driven delivery of projects.

Skills

Management Skills

Operational Excellence

Process Improvement

PRINCE2

Risk Management

Project Management

PMP

Business Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

MS Project

Monday.com

Trello

Smartsheet

Oracle Primavera P6

Jira

Click-up

Wrike

Asana

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our Client is an established Asia-based organisation operating within a high-precision, regulated manufacturing environment, supporting international customers with complex, quality‑critical products and solutions. The business runs multi‑site operations across the region and is focused on improving operational effectiveness, execution discipline, and scalability as part of its ongoing development. As the organisation continues to invest in process enhancement, operational optimisation, and structured project delivery, it is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to support and drive these initiatives.

Position : Project Manager, Business Transformation & Operations

Location : Singapore | West

About the Role

This role supports the delivery of business‑critical initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process enhancement, and investment‑related execution. The Project Manager will work across multiple functions to coordinate initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring projects are delivered in a structured, timely, and outcome‑driven manner. The role operates in an operational and industrial setting and requires a practical, delivery‑oriented individual who is comfortable working across functions, managing complexity, and driving initiatives from concept through implementation.

Top Must‑Haves (Non‑Negotiable)

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, risk management, and track record of delivering complex, cross‑functional projects on time and within budget.
• Strong capabilities and hands‑on experience driving process analysis and improvement, or operational efficiency initiatives, including identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities with the ability to structure and implement streamlined processes, tools, and methodologies to improve accuracy, productivity, and compliance.
• Solid financial and data analysis capability, including supporting investment analysis, feasibility assessments, ROI evaluation, and business case preparation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across Finance, Operations, Compliance, Technology, Human Resource and, where relevant.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to present project status, risks, and outcomes to both operational teams, senior management and comfortable operating in fast‑moving, operational environments, managing ambiguity while maintaining structure and delivery discipline.

Nice to Have (Value‑Adding)

• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or regulated environments.
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with involvement in business transformation, operational change, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting CAPEX or investment‑related projects.
• Possession of one or more recognised project or improvement certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Lean Six Sigma is an advantage.
• Proficiency with project management reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Monday.com, Trello, Smartsheet, Oracle Primavera P6, Jira, Click‑up, Wrike, Asana, etc.), and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working with external vendors, consultants, or service providers.

Who This Role Is Suitable For

• A Project Manager who enjoys hands‑on execution and working closely with operations and business stakeholders.
• Project Managers with experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or investment‑related projects seeking broader cross‑functional exposure.
• Project Managers who thrive in industrial or manufacturing environments, rather than purely IT‑ or office‑based project roles.
• Project Managers who are comfortable managing ambiguity, influencing stakeholders, and turning plans into tangible results.

Shortlisted Applicants will be notified and contacted.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Management Skills
• Operational Excellence
• Process Improvement
• PRINCE2
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• PMP
• Business Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Delivery
• Lean Six Sigma