Vice President, Project Manager, APAC Change Management Office (CMO)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking corporation seeks a Project Manager to oversee key projects in the financial sector. The role emphasizes project planning, stakeholder management, and strategic implementation, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Candidates with 5-7 years of experience in corporate banking and project management certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in the financial sector with leading projects in corporate banking.
• Experience in managing large-scale digitalization and process improvement projects.
• Some experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables for key projects.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure clear communication on progress.
• Participate in global forums for alignment and standardization.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Time management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in related fields such as banking and finance or business administration

Certification in Project Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

• Plan and clearly define project scope, goals and deliverables for key projects
• Define tasks and required resources to manage project and required team members and subject matter experts
• Manage project within budget andtimeline
• Arrange regular cadences with management and the project committeesto provide updates and report on project status
• Manage stakeholders to ensure clear communication on progress andhighlight issues with the purpose to address them with clearly defined solutions
• Participate in global forums to create global alignment and standardizations as necessary with other regions

Qualifications

• Project planning, risk management, time management and other applicable project management skills
• Experience in strategic planning andchange management
• Project management certifications such as PMP andCAPMwill be highly regarded
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving and leadership skills

Requirements

• Degree in related fields such as banking and finance, business administration etc.
• Certification in Project Management
• About 5-7years experience in the financial sector with leading projects in corporate banking is essential
• Project Management experience inmanaging large-scale, front-to-back,digitalization and/or process improvement projects
• Some experience in applying Agile / Scrum
• Good appreciation of digitalization as such big data and AI particularly with application to the financial industry
• Confidence in leading discussions with senior management, building consensus and influence change
• Ability to bridge between business needs and technical requirements
• Collaborative and a good listener to understand businesses need