Senior Project Manager

Singapore Pools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Continuous learning and upskilling

Volunteerism and community initiatives

Job summary

Singapore Pools is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of its most strategic, complex initiatives. You will establish delivery standards, coach Project Managers, strengthen governance and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and with operational readiness for BAU.

In this role you will manage vendor and stakeholder relationships, drive risk and quality practices, and support capability development across the Project Office to elevate project management maturity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP, Professional Scrum Master, and Agile Project Management certifications preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop project managers and manage large-scale transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale, complex, and business-critical projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies and milestones.
• Drive governance, risk management, quality assurance and timely decision-making across projects.
• Engage vendors and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and delivery commitments.
• Ensure smooth transition to BAU with effective knowledge transfer and operational readiness.

Skills

PMP

PSM

Agile PM certifications

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline

Job description

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Senior Project Manager

Work that powers communities.

Who We Are

Singapore Pools was established by the Singapore government on 23 May 1968 to provide safe and trusted betting to counter illegal gambling. As a not-for-profit organisation, it makes contributions to the Tote Board to fund a wide range of causes in social service, community development, sports, arts, education and health sectors.

Since 2004, over $5 billion have been channelled to the Tote Board. In addition, Singapore Pools also contributes about $2 billion annually to the Government in the form of taxes and duties. Its responsible gaming practices have been awarded the highest level of certification (Level 4) by the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework since 2012.

Since inception, Singapore Pools’ staff have a long-standing commitment to doing good and giving back to those in need. Staff volunteers support activities held all year round, from helping disadvantaged children, youth-at-risk, underprivileged families, and elderly, to conserving the environment.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of Singapore Pools’ most strategic, complex, and high-impact business and technology initiatives.
In addition to delivering projects, the role serves as the benchmark for project management excellence within the Project Office. The Senior Project Manager will establish delivery standards, coach and mentor Project Managers, strengthen governance discipline, and support the assessment and uplift of project management capabilities across the organisation.
The role is accountable for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to the required quality standards, and transitioned successfully into Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations with minimal production defects and effective operational readiness.

What You'll Do

1. Strategic Project Delivery

• Lead the delivery of large-scale, complex, and business-critical projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Ensure project objectives, business outcomes, and benefits are achieved.
• Drive timely decision-making and resolution of risks, issues, and escalations.
• Provide regular project updates and recommendations to sponsors, steering committees, and senior management.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Define and demonstrate best-in-class project management practices across the Project Office.
• Promote consistent application of the Project Delivery & Governance Framework, methodologies, standards, and governance requirements.
• Establish clear expectations for project planning, execution, reporting, risk management, testing, deployment, and closure.
• Drive delivery discipline and accountability across project teams.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve project delivery effectiveness and efficiency.

3. Capability Development and Performance Uplift

• Act as the lead mentor and coach for Project Managers.
• Support management in assessing project management competencies against established delivery standards.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend development plans to strengthen project management maturity.
• Share lessons learned, industry best practices, and project delivery expertise across the Project Office.
• Contribute to succession planning and the development of future project management talent.

4. Governance, Risk and Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with project governance processes, stage gates, and approval requirements.
• Drive proactive management of project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Ensure quality management practices are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with PMO and Project Quality Assurance teams to improve project health and delivery performance.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

5. Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Lead engagements with vendors, implementation partners, and consultants.
• Manage vendor performance, contractual obligations, and delivery commitments.
• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and technology teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and resolve cross-functional conflicts that may impact project delivery.

6. Operational Readiness and Transition

• Ensure solutions are ready for production deployment and operational support.
• Drive effective knowledge transfer to business and support teams.
• Ensure monitoring, support processes, documentation, and training are in place prior to project closure.
• Accountable for achieving smooth transition to BAU with minimal production incidents and operational disruption.

Who You Are

• Degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• One or more of the following preferred:
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• Agile Project Management certifications
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multiple vendors.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across business and technology domains.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing project managers.

What We Offer

• Health & wellness benefits
• Continuous learning and upskilling opportunities
• Volunteerism and community initiatives

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further career conversations.