Technical Project Manager (TPM) Lead

Cygnify; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom client is seeking a Technical Project Manager Lead based in Singapore. This role involves managing and developing a team of Technical Project Managers across multiple domains, ensuring consistent delivery practices, and driving adoption of continuous improvement. Candidates should have substantial experience in technology delivery and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. The successful individual will enhance cross-domain collaboration and deliver large-scale projects using agile and DevOps methodologies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of total experience in technology delivery, with at least 5 years in managing project/program teams or TPM functions.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, cross-functional software or platform programs using agile and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret delivery metrics and drive data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of TPMs across multiple domains to drive delivery excellence.
• Oversee delivery execution across DXP domains, ensuring commitments are met with predictable outcomes.
• Monitor delivery performance metrics and drive corrective actions where needed.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Agile methodologies

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Information Systems

Advanced certifications in Agile, DevOps, or Program Management (e.g., SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, PgMP, CSM)

Job description

Role: Technical Project Manager (TPM) Lead

Location: Singapore

We are partnering with a leading telecom client to hire a Technical Project Manager (TPM) Lead based in Singapore. This role is to managing and developing a team of Technical Project Managers (TPMs) across multiple DXP domains and journeys. This role ensures that delivery practices (both agile and waterfall), engineering alignment, and cross-domain coordination are consistent, predictable, and outcome-driven.

Accountabilities

• Lead and mentor a team of TPMs across multiple domains to drive either (a) agile, DevOps-based or (b) waterfall-based delivery excellence
• Define and maintain a standardized delivery governance framework — covering sprint cadence, backlog hygiene, dependency tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee delivery execution across DXP domains, ensuring commitments are met with predictable outcomes.
• Lead monthly delivery health reviews, highlighting key risks, capacity challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Act as the central delivery integrator across DBE, ensuring synchronization between journeys, domains, and releases.
• Collaborate with Release Program Managers (RPMs) to ensure alignment of delivery and release plans.
• Establish and maintain a cross-domain dependency management framework with clear escalation paths.
• Monitor delivery performance metrics (velocity, predictability, throughput) and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Drive adoption of continuous improvement practices across all DXP squads
• Partner with Domain Owners (DXP) and Journey SDs (DBE) to balance Product, Tech Debt, and Technical Campaign backlogs across teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Advanced certifications in Agile, DevOps, or Program Management (e.g., SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, PgMP, CSM) preferred
• 12+ years of total experience in technology delivery, with at least 5 years in managing project/program teams or TPM functions.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, cross-functional software or platform programs using agile and DevOps practices.
• Experience in telecommunications, cloud platforms, or enterprise-scale digital transformation preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret delivery metrics and drive data-informed decisions.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to align cross-functional teams toward shared goals under time and complexity constraints.
• Strong background in stakeholder management, dependency resolution, and performance reporting
• Highly organized, proactive, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.