Position Summary
The Project Manager’s main role is to ensure that the project objectives are met. He/ she is responsible for initiating, planning, overseeing, tracking, and closing of the project.
He/ she should develop close rapport with internal and external stakeholders, integrate with the different functions, and ensure that the project team is supported through the delivery of the project.
The candidate will be responsible for the following:
Possess Product & Process Knowledge
- Possess product knowledge to follow methodologies, processes, policies, tools & techniques required for project implementation
- Seek information from appropriate sources to respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely way
- Keep abreast with developments and changes in project management
- Maintain high standards of work practices and ensure integrity, respect and confidentiality
Initiate Projects
- Develop realistic project plans based on assessments of project objectives, scope and potential interdependencies with other projects.
- Clarify scope of work and requirements. Highlight project risks, resource requirements, and operational considerations.
- Set-up and formalise the project
- Implement appropriate methodologies and tools to achieve desired outcomes
- Sourcing, liaising, and coordinating third-party suppliers
Plan & Manage Projects
- Plan & manage logistics and resource arrangements across the organisation's products and services
- Manage the organisation's learning calendar in line with business objectives
- Monitor performance of the projects based on business objectives and performance standards
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to facilitate development and implementation of projects
- Anticipate and manage project risk and mitigation plans
- Manage and lead project teams
- Review and communicate processes to ensure effectiveness of projects and address stakeholders’ feedback
Execute Projects
- Coordinate the completion of project deliverables within agreed cost, timescale and resources
- Communicate project deliverables and status
- Investigate urgent needs and demand, identify and address their root causes
- Ensure accurate, clear communication and documentation of project details, plans, milestones, status updates, reports, and other information from internal and external stakeholders.
Manage Stakeholders
- Identify stakeholder needs and engagement plan
- Build relationships and establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together towards a unified goal
- Manage stakeholder expectations and feedback
- Employ interpersonal skills for conflict management and resolution of differences among stakeholders
- Follow processes to manage stakeholders’ conflict
- Negotiate with various departments to ensure adequate resources are available during various phases of the project
Closing The Project
- Ensure project deliverables are completed by the project team
- Measure performance of the projects based on business objectives and performance standards
- Formally close the project
Qualifications, Experience & Qualities:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Positive attitude and self-motivated
- Able to communicate effectively to all levels of employees and stakeholders, including management, clients, and vendors
- Able to think critically and resolve problems in a timely and creative manner
- Able to prioritize competing demands based on the situation and make a justified decision
- Ability to represent and manage stakeholders from different functions with different viewpoints
- Adaptability, determination and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and resilience in difficult circumstances
- Calm under pressure
- Maintain high standards of work practices and ensure integrity, respect and confidentiality
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a bonus
This role is currently only open to Singaporeans/ PRs.
This is a contract role with possibility of conversion into permanent position.
