Project Manager (ICT)

The Project Manager takes ownership for planning, delivering and achieving the objectives of complex or medium-to-large-scale projects. Project Manager defines the project management plan to manage the project progress, resource, cost; and facilitates interaction and tasks of various stakeholders to reduce the risks of overall failure. Project Manager applies knowledge and skills aligned with the industry’s project management best practices and methodologies. As such, Project Manager needs to have good understandings of the different phases from "Initiating" to "Closing" and be able to proficiently execute and adhere to the organisation’s project management processes. Roles and Responsibilities

Accountable for the start-to-finish delivery of complex, high-value or strategic projects with high quality, within budget and according to agreed schedule and users’ requirements

Front clients, provide status updates & ensure customer satisfaction is achieved

Manage relationships and align with diverse teams of internal/external stakeholders

Actively plan, manage and report project scope, schedules, cost and resources

Monitor resource utilization to facilitate planning and scheduling of resources

Identify, assess and manage the risks/issues of the project, and take appropriate prevention action or resolution

Manage escalations and project scope creep or mitigates it when it occurs, or changes in users’ requirements according to Change

Control processes, schedule slippage, technical problems and shortages of resources

Work closely with business/product managers and support teams to ensure end objectives are met

Willingness to take on additional functions, such as, involve in project (PMO) governance and process, mentor junior or new team members, participate in presales activities, corporate initiatives, etc.

Qualifications

Accredited University Degree in Project Management, IT or related disciplines. Relevant experience without the required educational portfolio will also be considered

Must possess Project Management Certification, e.g. CITPM, PMP, PRINCE2, SCRUM/AGPM, etc.

Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience, preferably in medium-to-large scale ICT projects in various industries, including Government, Education, Health, FSI, Hospitality/MICE or Commercials, etc.

Experience in working in large matrix organization or MNC

Knowledge of PMO or understand (and be able to apply) project management governance and process

Ability to demonstrate experience in managing diverse groups of stakeholders & clients

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and communication skills including ability to influence and communicate to all levels of stakeholders

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.