Senior Manager, Programme (LS/JT)

ST ENGINEERING LAND SYSTEMS LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to develop and execute Programme Management Plans. The successful candidate will manage resources across projects, collaborate with finance to handle budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing medium to large-scale Engineering projects.
• Proven expertise in programme life cycle, financial, and risk management.
• Qualification in programme management such as PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Programme Management Plans.
• Allocate and manage resources across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with finance to manage programme budgets.
• Establish and oversee programme risk management activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Leadership

Risk management

Financial management

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

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 assigned are managed and executed in accordance with government regulations, company’ policies, commitments and goals.
• 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.