Roles & Responsibilities
Executive Summary
Smart IMS Inc provides Digital technology & Cloud transformation services, Application & Infrastructure Management Services, Unified Communications and Insurance implementation services to customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As the trusted technology and business partner of leading MNCs, including Global Investment Banks, Smart IMS is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Oracle Platinum Partner and AWS MSP Partner.
We are looking to hire a Project Manager to support our client in Singapore which is a top global investment bank . The incumbent will be overseeing the delivery of technology projects, ensuring they meet business requirements, are completed on time, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities :
- Project Management : Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Stakeholder Communication : Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. Ensure clear and consistent communication regarding project status, risks, and issues.
- Team Leadership : Manage and mentor a team of project managers, developers, and other technical staff. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Risk Management : Identify and mitigate risks associated with project delivery. Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.
- Quality Assurance : Ensure that all projects meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. Implement best practices for software development and project management.
- Budget Management : Oversee project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints. Track expenses and report on budget performance.
- Vendor Management : Coordinate with external vendors and partners as necessary. Manage contracts and ensure vendor deliverables meet project requirements.
- Continuous Improvement : Promote continuous improvement in project delivery processes. Implement lessons learned and best practices from previous projects.
- Work with the Global Agile and DevOps teams to ensure that successful delivery of APAC Regional Solutions.
- Articulate the business and technical value of solutions and products to senior managers and technical decision makers.
- Leads and coordinates routines to support delivery (for example, kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, and tollgates, etc.)
- Manages coordination of delivery and dependencies across multiple teams and multiple timezones.
- Provides status updates for the deliverables to stakeholders and leadership pertaining to delivery, risks, issues, and schedule.
- Supports resource planning for delivery and execution.
Requirements :
Must Language : Chinese & English.Ability to read & write (Simplified and Traditional Chinese).Proven project experience using Mandarin to liaise and work with Chinese-speaking stakeholders such as from Taiwan / China.Proficiency in Business Mandarin, with the ability to communicate technical terms in MandarinMinimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years within the Banking Technology sector.Experience of running multi-million dollars initiatives.Experience in past regulatory initiatives or payments / clearing project will be an advantageCertifications : PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred.Technical Skills : Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).Leadership Skills : Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.Communication Skills : Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to analyze project data and make informed decisions.Good understanding of Technical Architecture.Good knowledge and working experience with Agile software development methodology.Ability and experience to lead projects with direct reports on special initiatives.Ability to collaborate with external programmers to coordinate delivery of software application. Entail regular interaction with global initiative technology managers and team leads.Team Player and self-starter. Lead team of developers and own deliveryPreferred to have good understanding about the application Infrastructure setup, Containerization, and application management skills.Tell employers what skills you have
Vendor Relationships
Waterfall Methodologies
Applications
Treasury
Regulatory Compliance
PRINCE2
SDLC
Stakeholder Engagement
IT Compliance
Project Management
JIRA
PMP
Technical Architecture
Agile Scrum
Banking
Project Delivery
Delivery Management