Interim Model Technology Management Manager - Singapore - WE-PLUS PTE. LTD.

Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Summary

Project New Star is a significant, complex transformation and change programme undertaken by our client for Group Investments across multiple geographical regions & entities. It is organised into different programmes, e.g. front office, middle/back office, data etc.

Technology Management Transition is one of the critical components of transformation to transition our technology change management, application support and infrastructure support from an internal to an external supplier. This change is essential to support the project New Star development model and the ongoing support to Group Investment in our client in the long run.

The designated Technology Management Manager will work with the Programme Owners, Function Heads, Group Investment Technology, external vendor and relevant stakeholders to deliver a technology management transition in 2023 and maintenance of the model after that. The role will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure activities and milestones are delivered on time and within scope and budget. They will need to develop and maintain project plans, analyse & escalate project risks/obstacles and actively participate in problem resolution & risk mitigation strategies.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide support to related Programme Owner and Investment Technology Delivery function to deliver the project goals and outcomes.
• Lead project activities related to Project New Star MO/BO transformation initiatives, including technology implementations.
• Jointly work across the Group Investment and Group Investment Technology within Project New Star to develop robust migration / implementation / transition plans.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to understand Technology Management requirements and ensure that stakeholder needs, and expectations are met.
• Monitor and report on designated workstream progress for technology management and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Support the development and execution of the Technology Management strategy, including the governance model, transition plan, role matrix, process and procedures, management model and SLA, etc.
• Within the Project New Star MO/BO workstream identify and manage project risks and issues and develop and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
• Work closely with other members of the program team to ensure that the technology management processes are aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain workstream documentation, including project plans, status reports, and other project-related documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or relevant fields.
• 10 to 15 years' direct technology management, change management and delivery management experience in the asset management, insurance, banking & finance sectors, with a slant towards the front, middle or back-office systems.
• Professional qualification in technology and project management are preferred.
• Strong preference given to those who have led the implementation of internal technology management model, outsourced services in technology and vendor management.
• Experience leading projects related to investment transformation initiatives, such as technology implementations, process improvements, or other strategic initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience working within the agreed project and change management governance frameworks. Process Modelling and Business Process Management.
• Excellent risk and issue management experience.
• High level of IT literacy, proficient user of all Microsoft Office tools.

Tell employers what skills you have

Vendor Management Experience
Management Skills
Microsoft Office
Change Management
Ability To Work Independently
Technology Management
Technology Transfer
Investments
Information Technology
Project Management
Banking
Business Process Management
Delivery Management
Technology Change Management
Infrastructure Support