VP, Program Manager (PMO for Property Development), Corporate Real Estate Services

United Overseas Bank Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is looking for a Project Manager to oversee integrated project delivery in real estate management. This role involves managing project objectives, ensuring safety, and integrating sustainability into various projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and a technical background in Engineering or Architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing projects.
• At least 5 years' experience leading a team.
• Strong project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project delivery according to standards.
• Champion safety and collaborate on sustainability efforts.
• Lead development and implementation of risk strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Sustainability

Risk Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Science

Job description

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Posting Date: 18 May 2025

Location:

Singapore (City Area), SG, 048624

Company: United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.

Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

TheFinance and Corporate Servicesfunction manages the financial and administrative needs of the Group to help achieve its business goals.

We manage and administer matters relating to real estate on behalf of the Group. These include lease management, facilities management, as well as security and general service matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating an integrated program & project delivery, accordance to the developed ‘Tollgates’ Flow-Chart & SOP / ‘Playbook’, across the team and setting up further processes to better meet the objectives of the Group CRES.
• Champion of safety, in planning projects, supplier selection (includes designers, consultants, contractors and suppliers), and execution of projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate sustainability, health and safety and wellness requirements into the various programs & projects within the Group CRES e.g. construction projects, office and branches fit-outs and facilities management in a commercial building, with the Landlord’s perspective, championing on retail branches, auto lobbies & ATM.
• Collaborate base building Green Mark certification in relevant Projects in Singapore and across to the region.
• Identify project objectives and develop plans and execution strategies that will best achieve projects’ deliverables, effectively review strategy with UOB business stakeholders for concurrence and acceptance.
• Lead effort to develop and implement a risk ‘culture’ within teams & review strategy to manage UOB’s risk in the areas of Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS), cost, schedule, quality, and construction claims throughout the project cycle.
• Work with local or relevant industries’ Contacts & coordinately with UOB Central Procurement Operation (CPO) team to competitively select suppliers as outlined in the project plan. The Program Manager will work with Standard Contracts and relevant evaluation protocols, to measure and document suppliers in terms of safety, technical competence, financial strength, and adherence to contract documents.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Science or related technical field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing projects either in commercial or integrated mix development working directly for an owner or as an owner's representative
• Minimum of 5 years' experience leading a team; either internal or external parties, in a successful integrated platform management experience
• Strong project management experience including identifying type of projects / projects’ objectives, developing project plans and execution strategies (must have experience as project leaders/developers, not only as superintendent / field engineer)
• Experience leading efforts to develop the project parameters based on technical and business requirements, along with the outline requirements of the project and then document them in an
• Experience and familiar with Environmental, Health and Safety matters, Sustainability & SMART building features, and able to implement into relevant projects
  

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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