Senior IT Cost Control & Forecasting Manager

seatrium (sg) pte. ltd.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Islandwide transport provided

Job summary

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to apply the group\'s cost control methodologies at the project level.

You will ensure teams follow estimation, forecasting, and change control processes while maintaining accurate financial data. The role requires 10 years in system development and a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Oracle SQL, and Power Platform tools. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and Project teams to optimize cost performance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in system development and support.
Strong leadership and management capabilities.
Extensive knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Oracle SQL, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI.
Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design, and Security by Design.
Experience in both waterfall and agile SDLC methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Experience in effort and duration estimation, including requirements, design, testing, implementation, data mapping, and interfaces.

Responsibilities

Applies the group\'s project cost control methodologies and standards at the project/programme level.
Ensures project teams follow defined processes for estimation, forecasting, cost recording, and change control.
Provides feedback to improve cost control practices and tools.
Monitors cost performance for assigned projects or programme clusters, including forecasting and variance analysis.
Reviews monthly cost reports, dashboards, and financial insights submitted by Commercial Units. Validates assumptions, quantifies risks, and highlights financial issues requiring escalation.
Maintains accurate project financial data within the group\'s cost management system and related tools.
Collaborates with system owners to resolve data quality issues and propose enhancements.
Supports training and onboarding for system users.
Supports project managers in developing cost estimates, business case financials, and annual budgets.
Monitors baselines, tracks expenditures, and validates cost impacts of change requests.
Ensures project spending stays within approved financial thresholds.
Collates documentation and evidence for internal and external audits. Maintains financial records in compliance with group cost control policies.
Conducts verification checks to ensure adherence to governance controls.
Engages with project managers, Finance, Procurement, and Subcontracting to ensure effective cost management.
Provides guidance, analysis, and recommendations to improve project cost performance. Facilitates communication of cost-related issues to relevant stakeholders.