Job Description

The Project Manager plans projects and takes ownership of the successful implementation and achievement of project objectives. He/She defines project resources, manages project progress, and facilitates interaction and tasks of various parties to reduce the risk of overall failure. He/She applies knowledge and skills in project management, project planning, risk/issue management, budgets and methodologies. As such, he/she needs to have in depth understanding of the different phases of Project Management from "Initiating" to "Closing" and be able to proficiently utilise the organisation’s project management system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the start-to-finish delivery of complex, high-value or strategic programmes/projects with high quality, within budget and according to agreed schedule and users’ requirements
• Leads diverse teams of stakeholders, either on specific projects in the short or long term or with regards to several projects on an ongoing basis
• Actively plan and manage project scope, schedules, cost and resources on the project
• Monitor resource utilization to facilitate planning & scheduling of resources
• Identifies, assesses, manages the risks/issues of the project and takes appropriate prevention action or resolution
• Prevents escalations and project scope creep or mitigates it when it occurs, manage changes in users’ requirements according to Change Control processes, schedule slippage, technical problems and shortages of resources
• Work closely with business/product managers, development and support teams to ensure end objectives are met
• Work closely with client to ensure timely closure of contractual milestone for billing
• Manage and build existing client relationships
• Ensures timely updates and submission of reports for projects
• Willingness to take on additional functions, such as, involve in project (PMO) governance and process, mentor junior or new Project Managers, participate in presales activities, and etc.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Information Technology or related disciplines
• At least 6-8 years of Project Management experience, preferably in medium to large scale ICT or converge services projects in Government or affiliated sectors
• Must possess Project Management Certification, e.g. CITPM, PMP, PRINCE2, SCRUM/Agile, etc.
• Able to obtain G50 security clearance
• Experience working in large matrix organization or MNC will be an advantage
• Possess some knowledge of PMO or understands (and be able to apply) project management governance and process
• Participation in presales activities which include tender/requirement assessment, effort sizing and bid/tender presentations
• Ability to demonstrate experience in managing diverse groups of stakeholders & clients
• Process excellent communication skills including ability to influence and communicate to all levels of stakeholders
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• Able to multi-task and is result-oriented, with energy and able to deliver in a very fast-paced environment
• Logical and analytic approach in handling situations, problems or issues