Project Manager/Deputy Project Manager - Geylang

Role and Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for managing the project team to meet or exceed customer contractual requirements.
• Report to the Project Director and manage the development, updating, and maintenance of the project plan and schedule.
• Manage project scope, monitor costs and forecasts, and maintain the project quality plan.
• Develop and update the project risk management plan and project team organization chart.
• Handle project communications and reporting.
• Oversee the complete application development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, development, testing, integration, UAT, and rollout.
• Manage IT projects involving site preparation, hardware installation, and support.
• Lead a project team comprising Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Developers, Testers, and Support Engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Specialists, Technical Subject Matter Experts, and System Engineers as needed for specific project tasks.
• Work with the Sales Team to manage project procurement.
• Support pre-sales activities, including technical solution design, effort estimation, and timeline proposals.

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Degree in Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Computer Science / Information Technology, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in government-related projects. Candidates with less experience may apply for Deputy PM position.
• Knowledge and experience in:
• J2EE-based solutions for WebSphere/Weblogic Application Servers and Oracle/MSSQL Database Servers.
• .NET-based application development, including thick client C# applications
• Experience in deploying and supporting PC-based hardware and custom software across multiple sites in Singapore.
• Familiarity with site preparation, hardware delivery, and installation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for project reporting and progress updates.
• A team player with strong leadership qualities.
• Project Management certifications such as CITPM, PMP, or Agile-related certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) are advantageous.
• Self-motivated, result-oriented, organized, and able to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in complex customer environments.