Senior Project Manager (3-year contract), IITS

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Singapore seeks a Project Manager for the Office of Integrated Information Technology Services. The successful candidate will lead project execution, managing schedules and resources, while ensuring communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 8 years of IT project management experience and relevant qualifications. This role includes competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience with minimum 5 years as a project manager.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, CITPM) preferred.
• Good knowledge of software development life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of project.
• Manage project plan, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Monitor and report project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Office of Integrated Information Technology Services (IITS)
• Lead the planning and execution of project
• Manage project plan, schedule, budget and resources
• Manage project team, stakeholders, vendors and outsourcing contracts
• Monitor and report project status to the project steering committee, stakeholders and team
• Deliver project and system documentation according to the Project Development Methodology
• Form good user relations by cultivating trust and building good rapport with users
• Value-add by providing advice on best practices in using appropriate technology
• Review and improving work processes; facilitate and support users' change management process
• Influence alignment of changes with the overall organisation goals
• Conduct post implementation reviews to gather users' feedback
• Assist supervisor to review and QC team members' deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or IT
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience, with a proven track record and minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a project manager
• Extensive project leadership / management experience and proficient in project management methodology, techniques and tools
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP, CITPM) preferred
• Experience in business process management (preferably in human resources, financial and procurement administration) will be advantageous
• Good knowledge of software development life cycles and structured project development methodology
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and take on concurrent projects

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University