Project Manager, Data Governance (for banking industry)

ABeam Consulting (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the BCBS239 Data Governance initiative within the Risk Management department. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience in the banking sector, with strong data governance expertise. Proficiency in Japanese is essential for liaising with stakeholders. Join a supportive environment focusing on personal growth, collaboration, and dynamic consultancy projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in banking or financial services.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in Data Governance.
• Experience working with Risk Management and/or Finance departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BCBS239 Data Governance project for Risk Management.
• Execute data governance activities and ensure compliance.
• Work with various departments to drive project execution.

Skills

Project management

Data Governance

Stakeholder management

Team management

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Business-level Japanese

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PPT

Excel

Word

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 and manage the BCBS239 Data Governance project for the Risk Management department, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and bank standards.
• Execute data governance activities including KDE identification, EUC inventory and criticality assessment, data aggregation process analysis, and data lineage implementation.
• Define project scope, milestones, governance structure, roles & responsibilities, and delivery plans using established PM methodologies.
• Work closely with Risk, Data Management, Finance, IT, Compliance, and external vendors to drive execution and resolve issues.
• Establish collaboration frameworks, documentation, and reporting for senior management and executive stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in banking or financial services projects.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in Data Governance / Data Management, preferably within regulatory‑driven initiatives (e.g. BCBS239).
• Experience in a consulting firm is highly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder and team management skills across business and IT functions.
• Experience working with Risk Management and/or Finance departments, including regulatory or internal reporting processes.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills (PPT, Excel, Word) with experience reporting to senior executives.
• Good communication skill in both English and Japanese (Business‑level proficiency as mandatory) are preferred to liaise with Japanese stakeholders and clients.

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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