Regional Program Manager

Spearing Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an experienced program manager in Singapore to drive transformational programs across consumer verticals. You will oversee critical projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of commercial project management experience, preferably in an FMCG environment. Strong skills in Microsoft tools and the ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships are essential. This role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives on optimizing productivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in broad-based commercial project management or supply chain project management.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional business-critical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and develop project scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Manage project risks and devise mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings and ensure project quality.

Skills

Commercial project management

Supply chain project management

Analytical skills

Time management

Influencing skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

The key to our client's success is largely dependent on their ability to implement the various moving parts of strategies with efficiency and effectiveness. Our client is searching for an experienced program manager to drive this agenda.

The program manager will be responsible for overseeing the achievement of larger organizational goals by coordinating efforts between different project streams. They will lead the consumer verticals transformational programs with strong attention to dovetail strategy with stellar implementation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong business acumen and understanding of the complexities of project implementation. They will have the proven ability to lead program management, with attention to detail and an ability to influence diverse set of stakeholders. They will be self-motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion. This role is an individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities:

• End to end leadership on regional business-critical projects involving cross functional teams to improve commercial execution and performance.
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for initiatives.
• Proactively manage project risks and devise mitigation strategy and contingency plans as needed
• Project & stakeholder management: Facilitate weekly / monthly / quarterly cross functional team meetings including gate documentation, project working team meetings, and regular status update for APZ LT.
• Ensure delivery of overall project is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the program plan and program governance arrangements

Experience:

• 10+ years experience in broad-based commercial project management or supply chain project management.
• Project management experience preferably in an FMCG environment or foods manufacturing industry

Interpersonal skills:

• Methodical & Organized
• Analytical skills
• Influencer
• Self-motivated, Self-Regulated
• Persistent
• Other skills & competencies:
• Strong skills in Microsoft including Microsoft Project, Excel and Power Point.
• Time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of change management principles