In SGX, the primary purpose of the project manager is to lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects. The candidate must do this within scope, to quality, and within time and cost constraints. These factors may be clearly defined or may require dynamic change management to deliver business value.

Applicants must be comfortable with a contract position. 

• Review project proposals or plans to determine a time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and the assignment of available departmental resources to various project phases.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project staff to outline a work plan.
• Implement a project communication plan.
• Conduct risk assessment and mitigation.
• Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content.
• Ensure that project goals are achieved and in line with business objectives.
• Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Benchmark project management performance continuously to identify the potential for improvements and increase capability in project management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business information systems (IS), computer science or related field, or equivalent IT experience. MBA in IS or other master’s degree preferred. Program manager training and certification desirable.

Experience

• More than 8 years of progressively responsible IT experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving
• Experience in managing Agile Delivery Projects
• Experience in leading diverse teams
• Experience and ability in using “soft skills” or “people skills”

Knowledge and Skills

• Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills. This blend is vital because this is a highly visible position with substantial impact.
• Good understanding of current and emerging technologies, and of how other enterprises are using them to drive digital business.
• Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (for example, that of the Project Management Institute or PRINCE2 and agile approaches).
• Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project, Atlassian suite), with a solid track record of practical application.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.