Project Manager / Delivery Lead (Banking / Strong Chinese Proficiency)

SMART INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital technology and cloud transformation is hiring a Technology Project Manager in Singapore for a global investment bank. You will oversee technology project delivery, manage teams, and ensure projects meet business requirements, timelines, and budgets. Bilingual skills in Chinese and English are essential for effective communication with stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region, along with strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience with 5 years in leadership.
• Bilingual in Chinese & English, with ability to interact in Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).

Responsibilities

• Lead project management ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Manage and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Oversee stakeholder communication and vendor management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Executive Summary

Smart IMS Inc provides Digital technology & Cloud transformation services, Application & Infrastructure Management Services, Unified Communications and Insurance implementation services to customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As the trusted technology and business partner of leading MNCs, including Global Investment Banks, Smart IMS is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Oracle Platinum Partner and AWS MSP Partner.

We are looking to hire a Technology Project Manager / Delivery Lead to support our client in Singapore which is a top global investment bank . The incumbent will be overseeing the delivery of technology projects, ensuring they meet business requirements, are completed on time, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. Ensure clear and consistent communication regarding project status, risks, and issues.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of project managers, developers, and other technical staff. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with project delivery. Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all projects meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. Implement best practices for software development and project management.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints. Track expenses and report on budget performance.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and partners as necessary. Manage contracts and ensure vendor deliverables meet project requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote continuous improvement in project delivery processes. Implement lessons learned and best practices from previous projects.
• Work with the Global Agile and DevOps teams to ensure that successful delivery of APAC Regional Solutions.
• Liaise between enterprise and program technical leaders, implement, and propagate innovation, technical solution assets and best practices.
• Create and use intellectual capital to solve diverse technical and client issues in an innovative way.
• Articulate the business and technical value of solutions and products to senior managers and technical decision makers.
• Leads and coordinates routines to support delivery (for example, kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, and tollgates, etc.)
• Manages coordination of delivery and dependencies across multiple teams and multiple timezones.
• Provides status updates for the deliverables to stakeholders and leadership pertaining to delivery, risks, issues, and schedule.
• Works with sponsors and stakeholders to ensure that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements.
• Supports resource planning for delivery and execution.
• Ensures adherence with Enterprise Change Management standards.

Requirements:

• Must Language: Chinese & English
• Verbal communication with Chinese speaking vendors
• Ability to read & write (Simplified and Traditional Chinese) to interact with stakeholders in Taiwan / China
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the Banking Technology sector.
• Preferred to have experience in managing China/ Taiwan projects.
• Experience of running multi-million dollars initiatives.
• Experience in past regulatory initiatives or payments / clearing project will be an advantage
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to analyze project data and make informed decisions.
• Good understanding of Technical Architecture.
• Good knowledge and working experience with Agile software development methodology.
• Ability and experience to lead projects with direct reports on special initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with external programmers to coordinate delivery of software application. Entail regular interaction with global initiative technology managers and team leads.
• Team Player and self-starter. Lead team of developers and own delivery
• Preferred to have good understanding about the application Infrastructure setup, Containerization, and application management skills.