Senior IT Project Manager – Wealth Management

NEWTONE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWTONE CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives within a Wealth Management setting.

You will own delivery end-to-end, collaborating closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, technology teams, architects, security, compliance and vendors to ensure scope, budget and schedule are met. The role requires strong leadership of senior stakeholders, solid SDLC knowledge, and experience managing multiple projects across

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT projects in Banking or Wealth Management environments.
• Strong understanding of full SDLC lifecycle from requirements to production.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and stakeholders across locations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery including planning, estimation, budget and resources.
• Lead project governance and Steering Committees with clear reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate Product Owners, Business Analysts, development, testing, architecture, security and other tech teams.
• Manage requirements at project level and ensure alignment across applications and interfaces.
• Oversee SIT, UAT, release planning, implementation and delivery quality.
• Manage project budgets, vendor contracts and maintenance costs.
• Identify blockers and drive stakeholders to practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with project governance and SDLC frameworks.
• Handle multiple projects and priorities in an international environment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Vendor management

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology projects within a Wealth Management environment. You will take end-to-end ownership of delivery, working closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, technology teams, architects, security, compliance, and vendors to deliver projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery, including planning, estimation, budget, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead project governance and Steering Committees, providing clear reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate Product Owners, Business Analysts, development, testing, architecture, security, and other technology teams.
• Manage requirements at project level and ensure alignment across applications and system interfaces.
• Oversee SIT, UAT, release planning, implementation, and overall delivery quality.
• Manage project budgets, capacity, vendors, contracts, and maintenance costs.
• Identify blockers and complex delivery issues and drive stakeholders toward practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, Secure Agile, and SDLC frameworks.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a complex, international environment.

Requirements

• Strong experience managing complex IT projects within Banking or Wealth Management.
• Excellent project planning, budgeting, estimation, resource, risk, and vendor management skills.
• Proven ability to lead senior stakeholders and project Steering Committees.
• Good understanding of the full SDLC, including requirements, development, testing, releases, and production implementation.
• Knowledge of regulatory and tax reporting such as FATCA, CRS/AEOI, IRS871m, German Tax or Client Tax Reporting is advantageous.
• Exposure to financial products, Corporate Actions, Securities, or Market Data is beneficial.
• Familiarity with core banking or Wealth Management platforms such as Olympic, Temenos Transact or Triple'A is a plus.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Waterfall and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.