Job Summary
The Assistant/Deputy Manager - Applications (Information Technology) plans and oversees multiple inter-dependent programmes spanning multiple years that impact one or more business units or one larger project. He/She oversees all aspects of assigned programmes throughout programme lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. He/She ensures accurate allocations of resources throughout the programme. He/She leads multi-disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of personnel, vendors, and clients to create and deploy successful programmes.
He/She is confident and decisive in leading projects, overseeing the completion and integration of inter-dependent programmes and parts. He/She has excellent communication skills, capable of effectively influencing various internal and external stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
Set programme management framework
โข Provide inputs and support to develop the programme management framework, templates, tools and systems to deliver cost, time and quality metrics
โข Design training programme to enable effective application of programme management framework across the organisation
โข Support the higher management in governance of programme management framework through audits
โข Guide Project Managers in adoption of the set framework at the appropriate level
Develop programme plan
โข Develop the integrated programme plan including detailed activities, resource planning, cost estimation for projects
โข Work with stakeholders to establish and gain consensus on programme goals, objectives and deliverables
โข Review programme plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects
โข Acquire programme requirements such as human resource, required information, various agreements and material or technology needed
โข Guide Project Managers to deliver plans aligned to overall programme objectives
โข Set expectations for periodic and milestone reviews including status reports, programme risk identification and other dashboards
Implement programme
โข Drive programme to meet schedules, budget, manpower and technical quality targets
โข Drive programme discipline to document scope changes, issues and risks that affect implementation
โข Work with users, technical staff and management to determine and resolve issues associated with programme implementation
โข Conduct regular programme reviews to recommend schedule changes, cost or resource adjustments
Manage teams
โข Oversee team management including budgets, forecasting, work allocations and staffing
โข Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions
โข Define common goals, direction and accountability among staff
โข Drive effective performance management practices within department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
Job Requirements
- Degree in any IT related field or Computing Field
- 5-8 years of working experience
- Candidates with applications / design experience is preferred
- Candidates has experience in outsystem is a plus