Project Manager & Engineering Manager

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager & Engineering Manager to lead cross-border development projects between Singapore and the Japan headquarters. This role involves managing teams across the Asia-Pacific region, optimizing Agile processes, and recruiting engineering talent. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management experience and excellent communication skills, with a focus on building effective development capabilities in the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing software development projects.
• Experience leading teams of 5+ members.
• Strong English communication skills in international settings.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-border development projects between Japan and Singapore.
• Implement Agile/Scrum processes for distributed teams.
• Build and lead engineering teams across Asia-Pacific.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Understanding of modern web technologies

Cloud platforms

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager & Engineering Manager for our Singapore office to lead cross-border development projects between Nextbeat Japan headquarters and our overseas subsidiary. This role involves managing distributed teams and building engineering capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Drive cross-border development projects between Japan headquarters and Singapore office

• Implement and optimize Agile/Scrum development processes for distributed teams

• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder communications

• Coordinate requirements definition and specification documentation

• Facilitate effective communication and direction with Japan development teams

• Oversee vendor management and external partnership relationships as needed

Engineering Management

• Build and lead engineering teams across Asia-Pacific through direct hiring or vendor partnerships

• Establish development processes and quality standards for offshore teams

• Recruit, train, and develop engineering talent in Singapore and neighboring countries

Team Building & Strategic Planning

• Develop and execute engineering talent acquisition strategies for the Asia-Pacific region

• Evaluate and decide between direct hiring vs. vendor management approaches

• Build scalable team structures to support multiple product development streams

• Establish technical standards and best practices for distributed development

• Collaborate with our Bangladesh group development company

Background

Nextbeat is expanding its business and considering a structure where overseas subsidiaries handle part of the headquarters' product development. We are seeking a leader who can build development capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region based in Singapore and achieve effective collaboration with Japan headquarters.

Required Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Project Management Experience: 5+ years managing software development projects

• Team Leadership: Experience leading engineering teams of 5+ members

• Technical Background: 3+ years of hands-on software development experience

• Communication Skills: Strong English communication abilities (written and verbal)

• International Experience: Experience working in international or multicultural environments

• Agile/Scrum: Practical experience with Agile development methodologies

Technical Requirements

• Understanding of modern web technologies and cloud platforms

• Experience with project management tools and development workflows

• Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing processes

• Insights into offshore development challenges and solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Skills

• Experience with Japanese business culture and practices

• Engineering Manager or Technical Lead experience in startup/scale-up environments

• Vendor management and outsourcing experience in Asia-Pacific region

• Experience building engineering teams from scratch

• Knowledge of AI-powered communication and translation tools

• Scrum Master or PMP certification

• SaaS product development experience

• Understanding of platform business models

Technical Skills

• Experience with microservices architecture

• Cloud platform expertise (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience

• Knowledge of multiple programming languages and frameworks

Work Environment

Location & Work Style

• Singapore-based (with potential travel to other Asia-Pacific countries for team building)

• Hybrid work arrangement available

Target Products

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