Senior Manager, Programme (LS/JT)

ST Engineering Land Systems Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is looking for a Programme Manager to oversee the development and execution of programme management plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in project management. Responsibilities include managing resources, collaborating with finance for budget adherence, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership skills and proficiency in MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience as a project or programme manager.
• Qualification/Certification in programme management like PMP is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Programme Management Plan for successful completion.
• Manage resources across multiple projects for programme success.
• Collaborate with finance to manage programme budgets and expenses.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for the development and execution of Programme Management Plan including scope, objectives, deliverables, timeline and resources until successful completion of the programmes within established parameters.
• Responsible for allocation and management of resources across multiple planned projects/activities within each assigned programme, while optimizing resource utilization and addressing resource constraints to ensure programme success.
• Collaborate with finance teams to establish and manage programme budgets while monitoring expenses, tracking spending, and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and SOP.
• Responsible for establishing and overseeing programme risk management activities; its identification, assessment, mitigation as well as developing contingency plans and strategies to address potential roadblocks.
• Track and ensure that the programmes are managed and executed in accordance with government regulations, company’ policies, commitments and.
• Maintain clear and effective communication when managing stakeholders, including internal cross-functional project teams, leadership as well as external customers, suppliers and international partners to ensure smooth execution of the programme.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date programme documentation and provide comprehensive periodic programme updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business discipline with a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience as a project or programme manager of medium to large-scale Engineering projects.
• Proven experience in programme life cycle, financial and risk management.
• Qualification/Certification in programme management such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office with exceptional skillset in MS Excel using formulas, functions and PivotTables to sort, analyze and present complex costing data.