AVP, Project Manager

The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions. i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Asia Pacific Region.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

Lead, manage and implement end to end identified future enabling projects through technical/functional/operational design and maintenance of IT Infrastructure according to the Company’s project governance framework.

Contribute to the development of overall End User Computing Services, Server platform (Dynamics, DevOps, Dev Servers and Windows domain environment), L2/L3 network and WAN.

Plan for IT security measurement in the office, collaborating with Japan Head Office security department and CCoE (Cloud Center of Excellence).

Organize and facilitate project budget/cost related matters with proper understanding of differences between Singapore and Japan accounting policy. (IFRS/SFRS v.s. JGAAP).

Risk and Control

Provide timely escalation and resolution of major issues to Management and Head Office teams.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with business depts and other stakeholders to understand business and IT operational requirements, translating them to technical requirements.

Partner with planning dept to ensure alignment of all company platform’s architecture processes, standards, strategies and roadmap with that of JRI Group.

Collaborate with Japan Head Office to establish internal control in which an entity is managed and governed.

Project & Other Responsibilities

Prepare and present regular project reports and documentations.

Prepare and put forward budget plans for identified project initiatives, influencing, and negotiating with Head Office to obtain support for them.

Ensure project status and progress are communicated to stakeholders and IT teams in a timely and concise manner.

Work out full-scaled and precise proposal with technical solution team, coordinate and communicate resources and define clear roles with all project resources.

Assume agreed projects that may be assigned from time to time in tandem with business priorities/requirements

Qualification & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent with around 5 years of experience to provide IT service to Financial Institute

Microsoft certification – Intune, Microsoft 365 mobility and security, Managing Modern Desktops, Modern Desktop Administrator, MS Azure certification, MCSA/MCSE.

Experience in supporting IT End User Service in large organization

Proven experience in solution, architecture, design for desktop OS engineering and virtualization

In-depth knowledge on MS 365, Group Policy, AD Trusts, AD Sites and Services, DNS, DHCP, and DFS.

In-depth knowledge on Microsoft Licensing, SCCM, PC/laptop hardware and software delivery.

Knowledge of IT service business for bank or FI.

Comprehensive knowledge of technologies supporting asset management processes.

Capability to lead and drive the IT BAU related tasks with good time and stakeholder management skills and experience.

Proactively socialize with stakeholders and maintain good relationship to steer tasks.

Possess strong and assertive verbal, written communication skills and presentation skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Good bi-directional and collaborative attitude in order to work as a professional in a team.

VMware certification – Security certifications and CCNA certification are desired for the role.

ITIL v3 Foundations Certification.

Proficiency in Japanese is highly preferred as this role needs to prepare reports in Japanese for reporting to Head Office in Japan. This role also needs to present and communicate with senior stakeholders who mainly communicate in Japanese.

Experience to handle regional projects which involves stakeholders in Japan.

CPA, CIA, CFE or other related certification for corporate governance.

Experience in internal control or audit area with a deep understanding of the IT business process and systems.

Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experiences

Willing to take an ad-hoc project as necessary.