Software and Applications Manager

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

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Applications Manager to lead complex projects within the Information Systems domain. The role entails overseeing end-to-end application development, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring governance compliance. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of application management experience, including a proven track record in delivering IT transformation projects. The position offers opportunities to foster team growth and monitor project performance while maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on application management experience.
• At least 3 years in senior or program-level roles.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT/IS transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of application development projects across IS functions.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, security, architecture.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure continuous skill development.

Skills

Application management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

DevOps workflows

Job description

Role

We are seeking a self‑motivated, responsible, and delivery‑focused Applications Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional projects across the Information Systems (IS) domain. You will oversee end‑to‑end application development, lead hybrid Agile/Waterfall programs, manage internal and external stakeholders, and ensure governance adherence across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end delivery of application development projects across IS functions including CRM, billing, enterprise applications, API integrations, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead cross‑functional teams including engineering, QA, security, architecture, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Technical Leads, and PMO to define project scope, timeline, and deliverables.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support to team members.
• Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and ensure continuous skill development.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support resource planning, workload balancing, and professional growth opportunities.
• Monitor key metrics (velocity, burndown, test coverage, UAT readiness) and act on deviations proactively.
• Manage budget tracking, SOW processing, milestone billing, and vendor onboarding.
• Facilitate executive reporting, steering committee updates, and stakeholder escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement by conducting post‑implementation reviews (PIRs) and applying lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with change management, information security, and audit frameworks.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of hands‑on application management experience, with at least 3 years in senior or program‑level roles.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT or IS transformation projects in telecom, finance, or enterprise domains.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models in parallel.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, UAT, test planning, production readiness, and DevOps‑aligned workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, with strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.