Snr Project Mgr, Proj Portfolio Mgt - Singapore - Singtel

Singtel

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Singapore

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Snr Project Mgr, Proj Portfolio Mgt:

Date:24-Mar-2023

Location:
Singapore, Singapore

Company:
Singtel Group

At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.

We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it's like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let's create a brighter digital future for all. *Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

At Singtel, we're working on projects that push the boundaries of digital, realising our vision and purpose to Empower Every Generation.

We have a dynamic and diverse team, with a passion for innovation, and talent to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and immersive customer experience.

In Group IT, we create great technology that can change the future, and we're looking for people to be part of our digital and 5G journey.

If you like to work in a dynamic, leading communications technology group to deliver innovations and excellence across the region, come join our digital, software engineering, data and cyber security teams

IT Business Partner Project Portfolio Management team is part of Group IT that plays the key interface role between IT domains and various business units in achieving strategic outcomes through delivering projects based on Group IT Project Delivery Methodology.

This role is responsible for leading a cross functional and matrix team within the IT and business domains to deliver projects on time and on budget meeting the business objectives.

The Senior IT Project Manager will have to manage multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity at any point in time.

Stakeholder Management & Communications

Project & Delivery Management

Manage programs and projects within the IT domains, Singtel biz users and own the complete end to end project management accountability
Develop, manage and improve stakeholder relations both internal and external
Use of project management artefacts to ensure effective outcomes such as:
Accuracy of forecasting
Delivery timelines and schedules are met
Adherence to quality standards
Ensure compliance to Singtel Project Management policies and procedures
Lead in the identification of business impacts resulting from project implementation and proactively manage them
Support the Delivery team with appropriate resource, reporting and financial management inputs
Deliver financial submissions and updates to sponsors and senior stakeholders in accordance with SingTel capital management processes
Prepare monthly financial forecasts and reconciliations against budget to ensure forecasting variance maintained within 10%
Resolving program/project escalated issues and disputes while maintaining constructive working relationships and achieving schedule commitments
Prepare resource plans and manage ongoing resource forecasts
Lead & motivate a core team of cross functional members from across SingTel (including Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, IT, Engineering, Testing teams) to deliver the best possible project outcome. This role also involves managing offshore teams & vendors.
Ensure a high standard and continuous development of market knowledge, business unit operations, consultative and presentation skills, education and experience relevant to the role

Financial Management
The role is tasked with meeting both key program/project delivery milestones along with financial and customer-centric KPIs.

Strong financial and commercial management skills are required to ensure financial budgets are managed effectively and program delivers to sponsor's expectations.

The size of financial budget will vary from project to project.

Contract & Vendor Management

A significant component of this role requires working with internal employees, contractors and third party vendors to deliver quality outcomes for the business.

The PM will need to manage the entire procurement process leading to successful vendor selection through standard tender processes. Timely contract negotiations and managing contracts is a vital skill to succeed in this role. The incumbent must ensure that all procurement governance guidelines are strictly adhered to.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with recognized Project Management Certifications or equivalent experience
Experience managing vendor engagements
Experience in procurement process managing tenders and negotiating contracts
Experience in managing Capex of over S$2M
In depth knowledge of full software delivery life cycle & challenges involved
Well versed with various project management methodologies and frameworks (SDLC waterfall, SCRUM Agile etc.)
Contract negotiation and management skills