Project Manager (Mandarin-Speaking, Payments, Banking)

Smart IMS Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc provides digital technology and cloud transformation services, and oversees technology projects for a top global investment bank in Singapore. The Project Manager will coordinate delivery across regions including China/Taiwan, interacting with stakeholders in Mandarin.

Responsibilities include planning, governance, risk and budget management, vendor coordination and team leadership. Requires Mandarin proficiency and solid PM certifications, with 4–5 years in PM and 2–3 years in

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of project management experience, with 2–3 years in Banking Technology.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2 or similar are preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum and Waterfall software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of technology projects; develop detailed plans and allocate resources.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders; ensure clear communication on status, risks and issues.
• Mentor and lead multi-disciplinary teams of developers and tech staff.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across projects.
• Oversee budgets and track expenses; report on financial performance.
• Coordinate with external vendors; manage contracts and deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement in delivery processes and share lessons learned.
• Collaborate with Global Agile and DevOps teams to ensure delivery of APAC regional solutions.
• Articulate business and technical value to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Budget management

Vendor management

Agile / Scrum

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

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 Project Manager with Chinese Proficiency to support our client in Singapore which is a top global investment bank. The incumbent will be overseeing the delivery of technology projects in regions including China / Taiwan, ensuring business requirements are met and completed on time, within budget. The incumbent needs to be able to speak Mandarin to interact and work with stakeholders in Taiwan / China Regions.

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.
• 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.
• Supports resource planning for delivery and execution.

Requirements:

• Must-have Language: Chinese (Mandarin) & English.
• Possess ability and confidence to speak Mandarin in a professional/work setting
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in project management, with at least 2-3 years within the Banking Technology sector.
• Possess experience in payments applications / processes
• 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 knowledge and working experience with Agile software development methodology.
• Ability and experience to lead projects with direct reports on special initiatives.
• 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