VP2 Project Manager, Private Banking, GRCTO

United Overseas Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager for the Private Bank to lead cross‑functional project delivery. You will drive initiatives across business units, ensure adherence to the SDM, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, scope, time and cost to realize business benefits.

The role requires 10+ years in project management within banking, strong stakeholder and executive communication, and PMP/PRINCE II credentials as a plus.

Qualifications

• At least a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in banking, especially Private Bank domain.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Strong executive-level communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across multiple business units and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, vendor relationships, and governance processes.
• Ensure benefits realization and report progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Education

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

Job description

About UOB

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd About UOB United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

Project Manager (Private Bank)

Job Objectives

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

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  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.

  
  


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  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.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the 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.