VP2 Project Manager, Private Banking

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex projects across multiple business units. The role requires at least 10 years of project management experience, preferably within the banking sector. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder expectations, overseeing project execution, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications are required. This position is integral to delivering high-quality project outcomes within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management with product and operational expertise in banking.
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Private Bank operational processes and investment products.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives spanning multiple lines of business.
• Own the project life cycle end to end.
• Deliver effective executive-level communication and status reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Executive Communication

Analytical Problem Solving

Microsoft Applications

Education

Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business / Finance

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver projects spanning multiple business units. Delivering projects within stage gate controls as defined in the UOB System Development Methodology (SDM) while managing issues, risks, dependencies, and project change will be core competencies to the role.

The Project Manager has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis, verify that the project produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified boundaries of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.

Job Responsibilities

Stakeholder and Communications Management

• Manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues.
• Continually manage stakeholder expectations through governance processes.
• Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication.
• Provide status reporting regarding milestones, deliverable, dependencies, communicating across leadership and business stakeholders.

Process and Delivery Execution

• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business.
• Own the full project life cycle end to end.
• Ensure the program is aligned to and supports strategic objectives.
• Prepare detailed project plan for all phases of the project.
• Manage the day-to-day project activities, including project management working and steering committees.
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.
• Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.

Job Requirements

• Master’s / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business / Finance or equivalent.
• Demonstrated at least 10 years of experience in project management with product and operational expertise in banking, investments in the Private Bank domain.
• Sound knowledge in Private Bank operational process, investment products domain and services.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• A confident and self-aware leader with a high degree of independence with analytical/problem solving ability.
• Able to clearly articulates complex matters and provide recommendations on best course of action to be taken.
• Full end to end project management in a lead role.
• Executive level communication skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.
• Willing to face with unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Ability to work both unsupervised and in a team-oriented environment, under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.