Project Manager

Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor project budgets, track costs, and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare, review, and submit official papers, reports, presentation and documentation for Singapore government agencies.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, capture requirements, and ensure alignment across teams.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement processes and vendor management where required.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and government regulations.
• Provide regular project updates and dashboards to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and methodologies.

Essential Skills:

- Technical & Domain Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, costing, and financial tracking.
• Familiarity with Singapore government submission processes and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).

- Communication Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to draft professional reports and government submissions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.

- Project & Organizational Skills:

• Evaluate and integrate technologies, including AI and automation tools, to drive continuous improvement in project management practices.
• Ability to prioritise key project initiatives whilst maintaining oversight of all project timelines and dependencies.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple project tasks concurrently to meet critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.

- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:

• Ability to analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Strategic thinking with adaptability to evolving project needs.
• Strong decision-making and issue resolution skills.
• Perform value-to-cost ratio / cost-benefit analysis based on business needs
• Ability to align project outcomes with the organization objective and priorities

- Motivation and Resourcefulness:

• Manage project delivery cycles with minimal oversight, demonstrating strong self-direction and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Identify alternatives when standard approaches are not feasible

Qualifications:

- Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

- Professional Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), CITPM, PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.

- Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in Government or enterprise environments.
• Proven track record in managing budgets, costs, and project financials.
• Experience writing submissions and reports for Singapore government agencies.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex project deliverables.