Senior Program Manager – Banking

Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead a large-scale transformation in Singapore, migrating a wealth management function between legal entities with a target completion by H1 FY27. This role provides strategic leadership, governance oversight and BAU continuity throughout the transformation.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple workstreams, manage RAID, dependencies and regulatory submissions, and ensure timely delivery with a PMO

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Programme Management, Project Management and/or Business Analysis.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation or strategic change programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving complex programmes with multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting M&A integration, legal entity migration or large-scale transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end programme planning and execution across multiple workstreams.
• Drive milestones, dependencies and resource allocation; escalate cross-functional issues.
• Chair governance forums and ensure documentation, tracking and follow-through of actions.
• Maintain BAU continuity and embed governance controls throughout the programme.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Planning & organisation

Job description

Senior Program Manager (12 Months Contract)

Location: Singapore

Client: Banking

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a large-scale business transformation programme involving the migration of a key wealth management business from one legal entity to another, with targeted completion by H1 FY27. This role will provide strategic programme leadership, oversee regulatory and governance activities, and ensure business-as-usual (BAU) continuity throughout the transformation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, driving alignment across multiple workstreams while ensuring programme risks, dependencies and deliverables are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership & Strategic Coordination

• Lead end-to-end programme planning and execution across multiple workstreams.
• Drive alignment of milestones, deliverables, dependencies and resource allocation.
• Act as the key escalation point for cross-functional issues and programme governance.
• Build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.

Regulatory & Governance

• Lead regulatory engagement activities and oversee submission timelines.
• Chair programme governance forums, including Steering Committees and Working Groups.
• Ensure key decisions, actions and risks are appropriately documented, tracked and followed through.
• Maintain compliance with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements.

BAU Oversight & Risk Management

• Ensure business-as-usual operations remain stable throughout programme execution.
• Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks, issues and interdependencies.
• Maintain programme-level RAID logs and drive timely resolution of critical issues.
• Embed appropriate governance and operational controls into programme delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Programme Management, Project Management and/or Business Analysis.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation or strategic change programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving complex programmes with multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting M&A integration, legal entity migration or large-scale organisational transformation programmes.
• Previous experience as a Project Management Officer (PMO) supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.