Technical Project Manager (AI Platform) (1 Year Contract Renewable)

SECOND TALENT SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Singapore is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee project execution across AI and engineering teams. The successful candidate will manage deliverables, implement Agile processes, and facilitate stakeholder communication. This role requires strong technical skills and project leadership experience, particularly in fast-paced environments. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a background in product or engineering management.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape an AI platform

Dynamic startup environment

Collaboration with top engineers

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in technical project management.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional software development teams.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity with a bias toward action.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and track all technical deliverables.
• Establish and drive Agile processes.
• Serve as the central point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Technical literacy

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Notion

Confluence

Trello

Job description

About the Company

Our client is building a next-generation conversational AI platform that reimagines HR workflows with cutting-edge technology. Backed by strong financial support and headquartered in Singapore, the company is developing an enterprise-grade solution that features a 3D virtual human to serve as an intelligent HR partner. They are rapidly expanding their team and are seeking a highly capable Technical Project Manager to drive product delivery, ensure cross-functional coordination, and enable successful execution across the engineering, data, and product functions.

The Role

As the Technical Project Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing project execution across the AI, application, and data engineering teams. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of complex software components, aligning stakeholders, managing technical milestones, and facilitating efficient communication. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role requiring both technical acumen and strong project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Ownership: Plan, manage, and track all technical deliverables across AI, application, and data engineering workstreams.
• Agile Implementation: Establish and drive Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to clarify requirements, manage dependencies, and unblock teams.
• Timeline & Milestone Management: Define realistic timelines and deliverables; proactively manage changes in scope, risks, and priorities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; communicate project progress, risks, and blockers effectively.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear and organized documentation on project plans, decisions, risks, and post-mortems.
• Quality & Delivery Focus: Ensure alignment between delivery pace and technical quality standards, working with engineering leads to uphold best practices.
• Tooling & Efficiency: Own project management tools (e.g., Jira, Notion, Confluence) and improve team velocity through better workflows and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in software development environments.
• 4+ years of experience in technical project management within fast-paced product/engineering environments.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Notion).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional software development teams (ideally including AI/ML, data, and application engineers).
• Strong technical literacy and ability to engage with engineers on system design, architecture, and trade-offs.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience managing projects in the AI/ML, data engineering, or SaaS domain.
• Familiarity with tools and services in the Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure DevOps, ADF, Azure OpenAI).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMP certification.
• Experience working in startup or product-build-from-scratch environments.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the Future: Be a core team member delivering a visionary AI platform from the ground up.
• Lead Critical Execution: Own and streamline how complex software is built and delivered.
• Fast-Paced Growth: Thrive in a startup environment where your impact is visible and immediate.
• Collaborate Deeply: Work closely with world-class engineers and product leaders solving hard problems in AI, data, and enterprise tech.