Senior Project Manager (Tech-Biz Department / PMO), IHPC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Singapore seeks a candidate with experience in project management and full-stack software development. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, collaborating with the Principal Investigator, and facilitating stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and has at least five years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Strong technical background in managing complex projects.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work independently across multiple projects.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator.
• Adhere to project management framework throughout lifecycle.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Contribute to PMO activities.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Full-stack software development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work independently across multiple projects, spanning various technologies and industry sectors.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on project-related matters, including administrative duties such as report preparation, resource utilization tracking, and chairing project meetings.
• Adhere to the project management framework throughout the project lifecycle to manage progress, schedule, and risks, ensuring that deliverables meet project objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to PMO activities, including maintaining project dashboard and supporting process automation effort.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, or a higher qualification, with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, best practices, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing the full software project lifecycle – from project kick-off and requirements gathering through execution, stakeholder coordination, deployment, and final closure, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Strong technical background in full-stack software development, tools and technologies, involving multiple teams in complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels effectively.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.