(Senior) Project Specialist -SG

Lidl; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to drive high-impact projects that align with strategic goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of project management experience, and strong stakeholder management skills. The role offers a competitive remuneration package, including bonuses and benefits like life and medical insurance, in a supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

In-house training courses

Training sponsorship scheme

Competitive Annual Leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in project management.
• In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
• Experience implementing large-scale organizational change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project lifecycle for strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with executive leadership to define project scope and goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Management Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or business administration

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

This role is central to driving high-impact, large-scale projects that directly support the company’s long-term strategic goals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, planning, executing, and closing complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment across all levels of the organization and delivering measurable business value.

The holder of this position needs to be strong in communication and delivering performance, with overall sourcing and retail business knowledge would be beneficial.

What you'll do

Project Leadership & Execution: Lead and manage project lifecycle for strategic initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet established quality standards and objectives.

• Strategic Alignment: Work closely with executive leadership and department heads to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that are clearly aligned with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate project status, risks, and changes effectively to all parties, including executive steering committees.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify potential risks, challenges, and dependencies. Develop and implement comprehensive mitigation and contingency plans to ensure project continuity.
• Process Optimization: Implement and govern best practices in project management (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), tailoring methodologies to fit project needs and continuously seeking ways to improve internal execution processes.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in project management or business administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of working experience in project management and Cross functional work, more experienced candidate will be considered as Senior.
• In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
• Experience implementing large-scale organizational change management initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management Skills: Excellent stakeholder management skills to influencing positive changes and driving project result.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex technical or strategic concepts into clear, concise updates for executive audiences.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) and standard business software (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace).
• Complex Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to work through barriers and or ineffective ways of working that prevent on time shipments.
• Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Passionate, self-motivated individual who collaborates well with others.

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package

• Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment

• Out of Office leave for important appointments
• In-house training courses
• Training sponsorship scheme

Work-life Balance

• 5-day week
• Competitive Annual Leave
• Charity, Community and Sporting Events

If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.

For more company information, please feel free to visit: http://www.lidl.asia

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