Technical Project Manager for AI Singapore (Innovation)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is looking for a Technical Project Manager to oversee and manage a series of AI projects. This role involves collaborating with engineers and apprentices, ensuring successful project delivery while managing timelines and budgets. Applicants must have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent and at least 8 years of relevant IT experience, including certified project management. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for fostering team performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT, including 3 years managing IT projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in change management and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage project lifecycle from requirement to implementation.
• Work closely with Project Sponsors on project objectives.
• Coordinate project plans, timelines, and activities.

Skills

Agile project management

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Certified Project Manager (CITPM or PMP)

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal

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Job Description

AI Singapore (AISG) is a national AI programme launched by the National Research Foundation (NRF) to anchor deep national capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The programme office is hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and brings together all Singapore-based research institutions and the vibrant ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies developing AI products to perform use-inspired research, grow the knowledge, create the tools, and develop the talent to power Singapore's AI efforts.

We are looking for an individual to join our team as a Technical Project Manager. The Project Manager will manage and oversee a series of experimental projects on Artificial Intelligence (AI) from initiation to implementation, working with project teams of Mentors, Engineers and Apprentices, and in collaboration with Project Sponsors, to jointly design, develop and implement the AI solutions. The Project Manager is required to plan, manage, execute and track the progress of the projects, to bring the projects to their successful and timely completion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, meeting requirements and within allocated budget.
• Manage project lifecycle, from requirement, design, technical construction, testing, acceptance, training, documentation and implementation, in accordance with the AI Singapore Project Management and Delivery Framework.
• Work closely with the Project Sponsors on the agreed project timeline and objectives.
• Plan, coordinate and communicate project plan, timeline and activities to the project team of Mentors, Engineers and Apprentices.
• Monitor and track progress of projects and stay on top of projects to ensure smooth execution.
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality and configuration management.
• Analyse and highlight project risks and develop necessary risk mitigation plans.
• Analyse and highlight project dependencies to pre-empt project issues.
• Manage performance of project teams, guide project teams in resolving issues, and resolve conflicts within project teams.
• Manage customers’ expectations by understanding customers’ needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of projects.
• Manage and work closely with 3rd-parties, if any, involved in projects.
• Provide periodic update on project progress to Head of Project Management, and elevate project issues not resolvable at project team level.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Certified Project Manager, either CITPM or PMP certified, with at least 8 years of experience in IT, including 3 years of experience in managing IT projects and software/application development lifecycles.
• At least 1 year of experience in Agile project management methodology.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in managing AI projects is preferred.
• Experience in change management, issue management and configuration management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in fostering teamwork and managing high performance project teams.