IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

9-Month Contract | Singapore

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver regional IT and digital initiatives within a multinational environment.

The successful candidate will take ownership of projects end-to-end, from ideation and planning through execution and project closure, while working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, sponsors, vendors and regional/global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects from initiation and planning through execution, delivery and closure.
• Own and manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across different functions, countries and time zones.
• Deliver assigned projects in alignment with programme strategy and established PMO governance frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans, budgets, milestones and deliverable tracking.
• Identify project risks and issues early and establish appropriate mitigation and resolution plans.
• Manage project escalations promptly, with clear recommendations and proposed actions.
• Organise and chair project meetings, workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Coordinate dependencies between related regional projects and initiatives.
• Work closely with sponsors, steering committees, business stakeholders and IT leadership to keep projects aligned with business objectives.
• Manage external, offshore and distributed project teams where required.
• Ensure projects meet organisational quality standards and established delivery processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
• Proven experience delivering IT and/or digital implementation projects.
• Experience managing projects or programmes involving multiple business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a regional or global environment, including global teams and offshore locations.
• Experience working with business stakeholders and influencing stakeholders within a matrix organisation.
• Experience managing external teams, vendors or project resources across different locations and time zones.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.
• Strong project governance, risk management, problem-solving and escalation management capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple activities concurrently and drive them through to completion.
• Comfortable conducting and facilitating internal and external workshops.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Experience working within a multinational and multicultural environment.

Education & Certifications

• Degree or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• Project or programme management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP or PfMP.

Other Requirements

• Comfortable with occasional regional travel of up to approximately 20%.
• Additional language capabilities will be an advantage.
• Candidates who are available immediately or within a short notice period are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contract

This is initially a 9-month contract position, with the possibility of renewal subject to business requirements and performance.