Senior IT Project Team Manager (Permanent, Banking)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Singapore seeks a Senior IT Project Team Manager to lead and manage Project Managers within a banking setting. This role requires over 15 years of experience, including at least 5 years in leadership. The ideal candidate will excel in project management, possess strong communication skills, and be adept at navigating complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This permanent position promises engaging challenges and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in the Banking and Finance industry and Technology environments.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in system development and understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Managers.
• Provide status reporting to top management regarding project milestones.
• Collaborate with IT partners to support technology-driven innovation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Openings Senior IT Project Team Manager (Permanent, Banking)

About the job Senior IT Project Team Manager (Permanent, Banking)

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Managers within respective applications, ensuring effective project execution, professional development, and overseeing the teams IT budget management.
• Provide status reporting to top management regarding project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies, manage a portfolio of complex initiatives spanning multiple lines of business, and assist IT leadership in developing annual work and resource plans.
• Ensure the program aligns with and supports strategic objectives, while monitoring, tracking, and controlling outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.
• Collaborate with IT partners to identify and support technology-driven innovation initiatives, work closely with stakeholders to facilitate the Minimum Viable Product, including deployment, testing, and validation, and stay abreast of emerging technology trends by engaging with vendors to assess the suitability of new solutions.
• Continually manage stakeholder expectations through governance processes, deliver effective executive-level communication, and understand the interdependencies between technology and business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Over 15 years of experience, preferably within the Banking and Finance industry and Technology environments, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Extensive experience in system development, including the creation of functional and technical specifications, as well as a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrates highly effective communication skills with both non-technical and technical stakeholders, coupled with strong negotiation and vendor project management expertise.
• Possesses advanced problem-solving, analytical, synthesis, and systems thinking abilities, while being a confident and self-aware leader capable of operating with high independence, articulating complex issues clearly, and providing actionable recommendations; excels in executive-level communication, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven expertise in full end-to-end project management in a leadership capacity, with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification considered a plus, and experience in vendor product management viewed as an added advantage.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively multitask and perform under pressure, while adapting to unexpected changes in expectations or requirements, and excels in both unsupervised work and collaborative team environments, managing deadlines efficiently.

For more information, please visit to www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference:LR53V73X

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