Senior Project & Program Manager (APAC)

astreya asia pacific pte. limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Project & Program Manager (APAC) at astreya asia pacific pte. limited is responsible for overseeing, planning, and executing complex, high-impact projects across the Asia-Pacific region from initiation to completion.

You will collaborate with TPMs, BBE, IBOS, SOE, DE and other teams to align regional priorities with global platforms, drive risk management, and ensure timely delivery while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience managing enterprise projects in tech deployments.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and PMP/CSM preferred.
• Experience with project management tools and AI workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee APAC projects from initiation to closure across regions.
• Coordinate cross-domain teams to manage interdependencies and timelines.
• Develop charters, resource plans, and project schedules.
• Monitor milestones and drive deliverable quality.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

PM methodologies

Cross-functional influence

Regional expertise

Mobility readiness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

PMP/CSM certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

LLM/agentic AI frameworks

Gemini

Manus

Job description

The Senior Project & Program Manager (APAC) is responsible for overseeing, planning, and executing complex, high-impact projects across the Asia-Pacific region from initiation to completion. This role serves as a critical bridge between APAC regional operations and global platforms, ensuring the region's strategic priorities are well-represented and delivered on time.

The Senior Project Manager actively collaborates with various team members including XFNs like but not limited to TPMs, BBE, IBOS, SOE, DE & others across domains to drive projects to successful outcomes aligned with both regional and global objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for the Senior Project & Program Manager (APAC) include:

• Regional Strategy & Alignment:Facilitate APAC roadmapping, align regional goals with global strategic initiatives, and advocate for APAC needs in global platforms.
• Cross-Domain Coordination:Partner with regional teams (Backbone, Edge, Data Center) to manage interdependencies, streamline workstreams, and optimize resource usage across domains.
• Technical Feasibility & Oversight:Collaborate with engineering teams to drive/ conduct technical reviews, ensuring project scope accounts for regulatory, site-specific, and engineering constraints.
• Project Planning & Execution:Develop comprehensive charters, resource plans, and schedules while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Delivery & Performance Tracking:Monitor milestones against actual execution, track workstream progress, and drive accountability for deliverable quality.
• Risk Mitigation & Problem-Solving:Identify project risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve escalations and conflicts using data-driven insights.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders through regular status updates, executive briefings, and effective change management.
• Continuous Improvement:Conduct post-project reviews to extract best practices, mentor junior staff, and stay current with emerging industry trends and technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Project Leadership & Methodology:5–8 years of experience managing complex, enterprise-level projects (Agile/Waterfall) within network infrastructure, telecommunications, or large-scale technology deployments.
• Technical & AI Proficiency:Strong command of project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira) and practical experience with LLM/agentic AI frameworks (e.g., Gemini, Manus) to automate workflows and system integration.
• Cross-Functional Influence:Proven ability to lead and influence geographically distributed, multi-disciplinary teams without direct authority, while managing competing budgets and deadlines.
• Regional Expertise:Deep understanding of APACregulatory/compliancestandards and the ability to operate across diverse cultures, time zones, and infrastructure domains (Backbone, Edge, Data Center).
• Education & Certification:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, etc.) is required, with an MBA and PMP/CSM certification highly preferred.
• Availability & Location:Must be based in APAC (Singapore preferred) with the flexibility to travel up to 25% and accommodate global meeting schedules.