Project Manager - C/C++ & IBM MQ

Unison Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead technical projects. You will utilize your expertise in C/C++ and IBM MQ to manage project delivery and ensure successful implementations in high-performance environments. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of IT experience and at least 4 years in project management. Certifications like PMP or Agile are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4 years in a project management capacity.
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full lifecycle software delivery using C/C++ and IBM MQ-based solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage communication across teams and stakeholders.

Skills

C/C++ programming

IBM MQ

multi-threaded applications

socket programming

inter-process communication

Unix/Linux environments

shell scripting

enterprise integration

messaging middleware

distributed systems

SDLC

Agile

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Rally

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong technical background in C/C++ development and IBM MQ messaging systems. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional development teams, manage project delivery end-to-end, and ensure successful implementation of enterprise-grade applications in a complex, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage full lifecycle software delivery using C/C++ and IBM MQ-based solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Manage communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of progress and dependencies.
• Oversee code quality, technical design reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong hands-on experience or background in C/C++ programming.
• Expertise in IBM MQ (Message Queuing) – configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded applications, socket programming, and inter-process communication.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Experience with enterprise integration, messaging middleware, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of SDLC, Agile and DevOps practices.

Project Management Skills:

• Proven experience in leading technical projects and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Experience with project tracking tools such as Jira, Rally, or MS Project.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4 years in a project management capacity.

Preferred Experience:

• Financial services or banking domain exposure.
• Experience managing projects involving real-time systems, low-latency trading, or messaging middleware.
• Prior experience working with geographically distributed teams.