Senior IT Project Manager

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing services company in Singapore is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of integration activities for mergers and acquisitions. The role requires 8+ years of project management experience and expertise in leading global initiatives. Strong leadership skills, proficiency in Agile methodologies, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are essential. This position offers opportunities to work closely with executive leadership and drive significant change management efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project/program management experience.
• 3+ years leading M&A or global integration initiatives.
• Experience developing standards for complex IT programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT integration activities of a merger and acquisition project.
• Serve as a liaison to executive leadership for decision-making.
• Drive change management initiatives to support user adoption.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage external vendors involved in the integration process.

Skills

IT project/program management

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of IT integration activities of a merger and acquisition projectacross infrastructure, applications, data, and security domains.
• Serve as a key liaison to executive leadership, providing clear, concise updates and facilitating decision-making at the highest levels.
• Partner with global internal teams and external partners to align on integration goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Change Management: Drive change management initiatives to support user adoption, minimize disruption, and ensure a smooth transition for impacted teams.
• Constantly identify risks , develop mitigation strategies, and escal  urgent issues as required.
• Manage external vendors and consultants involved in the integration process, ensuring accountability and quality delivery.
• Ensure all integration activities comply with IT governance, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards.
• Provide regular updates including status reports, KPIs, and financial summaries.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of IT project/program management experience, including 3+ years leading M&A or global integration initiatives.
• Experience developing and institutionalizing standards, frameworks, or playbooks for complex IT programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise accurate judgment
• Experience leading global teams and cross-border projects
• Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Good understanding of enterprise IT systems, infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignment.