SVP, Corporate Project Management Office

SGX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Singapore seeks an experienced project management professional with over 15 years in the field. The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership for project portfolios, mentor project managers, and engage in project delivery. Expertise in PMO governance and methodologies, like Agile and Waterfall, is essential. A Bachelor's degree in business or technology is required, along with relevant certifications. The role also involves monitoring portfolio performance and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in project and portfolio management in financial technology or services.
• Experience leading enterprise-level technology programs.
• Strong in PMO governance and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for project portfolios.
• Engage in project execution and delivery.
• Mentor and develop project managers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or Technology

Master's degree (preferred)

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certifications

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on leadership for a portfolio of projects, directly managing key initiatives while guiding and supporting project managers on others.
• Actively engage in project planning, execution, and delivery, stepping in to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and ensure project success.
• Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, and standards, including budgeting, budget tracking, and risk management.
• Mentor and develop project managers, fostering professional growth and high performance through direct involvement and coaching.
• Collaborate with senior executives to prioritize projects, allocate resources, and influence strategic decisions that impact project outcomes.
• Monitor portfolio performance, manage risks, and ensure timely, transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and tools, leading by example in adopting best practices.
• Represent the PMO in executive forums, actively influencing organizational strategy and ensuring that project outcomes align with business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience (15+ years) in project and portfolio management within financial technology or financial services, with a track record of hands‑on project delivery.
• Demonstrated success in leading and directly managing enterprise‑level technology programs and portfolios.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring and working closely with senior project managers.
• Expertise in PMO governance, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and best practices, with a willingness to be directly involved in project execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in portfolio management tools and reporting systems.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Technology, or related field (Masters preferred).
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certifications.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with digital transformation initiatives and emerging fintech technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in financial services.
• Strong change management and organizational development capabilities.
• Exposure to global project delivery and cross‑cultural team leadership.