AVP, IT Project Manager

As Singapores longest established bank we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How By taking the time to truly understand people. From there we provide support services solutions and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today were on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold which is to be Asias leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets business and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant future-ready career.

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver Wealth Management technology initiatives. The role requires strong techno-functional expertise across wealth products solid understanding of IT project lifecycle and hands-on technical knowledge in modern application architecture (e.g. Java Microservices).

The incumbent will act as the key bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams ensuring successful delivery of scalable secure and high-quality solutions aligned with regulatory and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Governance

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across SDLC (initiation design build testing deployment)

• Prepare and manage project plans timelines budget and resource allocation

• Track project progress risks and issues with timely escalation and resolution

• Ensure compliance with internal IT governance audit and regulatory requirements

• Provide regular status reporting to senior management and steering committees

2. Stakeholder Management

• Engage business stakeholders (Wealth Front Office Operations) to gather and validate requirements

• Act as a liaison between business users development teams and vendors

• Drive alignment on scope priorities and delivery timelines

• Facilitate workshops solution discussions and decision-making forums

3. Wealth Management Domain Delivery

• Manage projects related to wealth products such as:

  • Equities Bonds Unit Trusts FX Structured Products

  • Portfolio management order management and reporting systems

• Ensure solutions meet business needs client journey expectations and regulatory requirements

• Support UAT planning execution and sign-off with business users

4. Technical Delivery Oversight

• Work closely with development teams on system design and architecture

• Review technical solutions including:

  • Java-based applications

  • Microservices architecture

  • API integration and distributed systems

• Ensure adherence to IT architecture standards security and performance requirements

5. Cross-domain Coordination (Infrastructure & Platform)

• Coordinate with infrastructure middleware and network teams to support project delivery

• Ensure readiness of environments (Dev / SIT / UAT / Production)

• Manage dependencies across application infrastructure and external systems

6. Vendor & Risk Management

• Manage third-party vendors including delivery performance and quality control

• Identify project risks define mitigation actions and monitor execution

• Ensure proper documentation audit traceability and control adherence

Requirements

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related disciplines

Work Experience

• 35 years of IT experience with at least 2 years in project management

• Proven experience delivering banking or Wealth Management systems

• Experience working in large-scale IT transformation or digital initiatives

Knowledge & Skills

Functional (Must-have)

• Strong knowledge of Wealth Management products and processes

• Understanding of front-to-back office flows

Technical (Critical Requirement)

• Solid understanding of software development concepts:

  • Java-based application development

  • Microservices architecture

  • API / integration frameworks

• Ability to engage with developers and review solution design (not just functional PM)

Technology Infrastructure (Basic Requirement)

• Basic understanding of:

  • Infrastructure (servers cloud environments)

  • Middleware (e.g. application servers messaging)

  • Network concepts (connectivity firewall latency considerations)

Project Management

• Strong knowledge of SDLC Agile / Waterfall methodologies

• Risk issue and stakeholder management expertise

• Experience in UAT coordination and delivery governance

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Problem-solving mindset with strong ownership and accountability

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in private banking or wealth platforms transformation

• Exposure to regional / cross-border regulatory requirements

• Familiarity with DevOps / CI-CD practices

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.