System Programmer

APAR TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Consultant with extensive experience in project management, specifically within the banking sector. The successful candidate will develop project roadmaps, manage delivery, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks. This role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and a focus on detail, enabling the candidate to thrive in fast-paced environments. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required, alongside a minimum of five years' experience in data management projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in technology project management, managing large-scale projects.
• Minimum of 5 years in Banking and Financial Services with data management focus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project roadmap aligned with banking transformation strategy.
• Implement project management framework to track schedules and progress.
• Regular communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Data management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Planning:

• Develop and maintain the integrated project roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overarching core banking transformation strategy.
• Drive the planning, work breakdown, and scheduling of multiple sub-streams, including platform builds and data source onboarding.
• Work with business and IT leadership to define project scopes, secure budget approvals, and establish success criteria.
• Lead end-to-end project management for major project such as ISO20022, and operational support for TBCS, ADE, ensuring alignment local regulatory and head office HOP standards.

Project Execution & Delivery:

• Implement a robust project management framework to track schedules, timelines, and progress using tools like JIRA or MS Project.
• Organize regular check-ins with internal and vendor teams to monitor and support project progress.
• Ensure successful project delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed-upon quality standards by overseeing project teams.

Governance, Risk, & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to governance and risk frameworks.
• Maintain and update the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manage the end-to-end SDLC process, from initiation to closure, ensuring all stages are completed successfully.

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Prepare and present status reports, executive summaries, and project dashboards to various audiences, ranging from technical teams to senior leadership.

Key Deliverables

The Senior Consultant will be accountable for the following:

• Process Compliance:
• Comply to the compliance process, ensuring compliance from initiation to closure.
• Resource & Financial Management:
• Oversee financials of accurate budget tracking and forecasting for initiatives.
• Comprehensive Status Reporting & Project Dashboards:
• Regular, transparent, and data-driven reporting on IT initiatives, including progress against plan, budget variance, resource utilization, and risk status.

• Qualifications & Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 5-10+ years of experience in technology project management, specifically managing large-scale, multi-year projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Banking and Financial Services, with a strong focus on data management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale data projects (e.g., ISO20022, and operational support for TBCS, ADE).
• Working knowledge of SDLC and project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivery and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

EA Number: 11C4879