VP/SVP, Program Manager - Strategic Program Management, Global Financial Markets

DBS Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank is seeking a self-driven, analytical strategizer to join the COD Office - Strategic Programs Management within Global Financial Markets. You will drive end-to-end change programs spanning digital and business transformation, regulatory changes, and operational efficiency, collaborating with Management from DBS Singapore Head Office and global offices.

You will engage business desks and sponsors to shape scope, budgets and roadmaps, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver results

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a credible Strategy / Management Consulting firm or in a Business Management / COO role at a major bank or financial institution.
• Successfully managed and completed multiple large-scale international programs and projects, preferably for a major bank or financial institution.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of trading/treasury products, system applications and end-to-end processes.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and able to utilise AI/Agentic tools to perform tasks.
• Certification in project management and/or Agile (Product Owner or Scrum Master) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end change programs covering digital and business transformation, regulatory change, operational efficiency, controls and risk management.
• Engage GFM Business Desks for idea development, scope, deliverables, timelines and budget; establish business case and approvals.
• Liaise with sponsor, product owner and stakeholders to set delivery priorities.
• Establish program plans and roadmaps, including delivery teams and annual budget.
• Review project plans with PMs; address blockers and risks.
• Supervise cross-functional teams and delivery partners to achieve target business outcomes.
• Maintain key artifacts: implementation plans, status reports, risk and issue logs.
• Report milestones and escalation topics to Management.
• Manage vendor relationships; participate in negotiations and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Strategy / Management Consulting

Program / Project Management

Trading / Treasury knowledge

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Agile / Product Owner

Tools

AI tools

Job description

The Global Financial Markets (GFM) Division within DBS is seeking a self-driven, analytical and strategic thinker to join the COD Office - Strategic Programs Management function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team focused on driving strategic programs and initiatives which are critical to the GFM's short and long-term growth.

This is a highly visible role with opportunities to work with Management from Head Office in Singapore as well as from across GFM's global offices in the execution of GFM's business strategy.

Your key responsibilities for the role will include:

• Driving end-to-end change programs covering digital and business transformation, regulatory change, operational efficiency as well as controls and risk management.
• Engaging the GFM Business Desks for development of business ideas, preparation of the scope, deliverables, timelines and budget. In addition, establishing the business case and obtaining the necessary approvals to commence the execution.
• Liaising with the business sponsor, product owner and other stakeholders to establish priorities for delivery.
• Establishing the program plan and roadmap on initiatives and enhancements for GFM business lines, including the required delivery teams structure and annual budget.
• Reviewing project plans, working with project managers on implementation actions and addressing issues ('blockers') and risks.
• Supervising cross functional teams and working with delivery partners across business and technology lines throughout the bank to execute the projects for the achievement of the target business outcomes.
• Ensuring that key project artifacts are maintained throughout the initiative lifecycle such as implementation plans, status reports, risk and issue logs etc.
• Reporting to Management on major project milestones status as well as topics for executive decision or escalation.
• Managing relationships with major vendors and service providers. Engage in contractual negotiations and facilitate vendor evaluation and selection processes.

Your Experience, Skills And Aptitudes

• Relevant experience in a credible Strategy / Management Consulting firm or in a Business Management / COO role at a major bank or financial institution.
• Successfully managed and completed multiple large-scale international programs and projects, preferably for a major bank or financial institution. You have held accountable roles for end-to-end execution of the projects.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and familiarity with trading/treasury products, system applications and end-to-end processes.
• Proficient with all standard MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Note) and utilise AI and Agentic tools to perform your tasks.
• A certification in project management and/or Agile (Product Owner or Scrum Master) methodologies would be advantageous.
• A leader with the tenacity to succeed and are able to exert positive influence on your colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and writing skills. You are confident in presentations to senior management and to a mass audience.
• Self-starter who is solution-oriented and data driven.
• Embrace cultural and racial diversity and can work with people from all organizational levels and functions.

Location

DBS Asia Central

Job

Technology

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Full time