Senior Project Manager APAC

• Manage multiple projects across the Asia Pacific concurrently.
• Improve the quality of project execution by ensuring projects are executed using defined project methodologies, tools, and governance structures.
• Prioritise project efforts based on business value and direction.
• Communicate methodology, processes, tools & ways of working to IT project teams.
• Ensure the right projects are done right, with strong business stakeholder engagement.

• Document the scope, goals, and deliverables of IT projects should support business goals, in collaboration with key stakeholders and management.
• Effectively communicate and manage project expectations to workstream project managers, owners, sponsors, team members, and other stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Establish project timelines and milestones/deliverables using the appropriate tools.

• Direct and manage the development of all IT projects within the PMO portfolio from beginning to end.
• Support the development of best practices, techniques, and tools for project planning, execution, project management, ongoing milestone/deliverable tracking, communication, and key performance metrics.
• Track and monitor project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Develop status reports, change requests, and requirements documentation to ensure smooth project progression.
• Participate in project postmortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various project teams.

• University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science and/or 10 years of equivalent work experience.

• Certifications in PMP, PMI, PMI-ACP, and Agile techniques are advantageous.

• 5-6 years of direct work experience in a technology project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Strong familiarity with project management & productivity software, such as Office 365, Jira Software and Confluence, etc.
• Familiarity with financial software or systems including procurement and advanced Excel.
• Competent and proficient understanding of modern technology platforms: Eg. Cloud services, Networks, communications systems, ERPs, etc. would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, systems, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
• Experience working on complex technology projects, technology migrations, and data management.
• Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, Office 365, MS Projects

• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to read the communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, and other departments.
• Ability to defuse tension among the project team, should it arise.
• Ability to bring projects to successful completion through political sensitivity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Customer service skills are an asset.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

• Availability to work in different time zones.
• Some after-hours work will be required to join online meetings with global team members.

• Market and Regional IT, Business stakeholders across Asia Pacific, and Global Platforms
• PMO

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