Application Project Manager (Government Systems)

Role Summary:

An experienced Applications Project Manager (PM) to deliver mission-critical, government-related IT application projects from project initiation through deployment and operational handover (Day 1 / Day 2). This role is for a hands-on delivery PM who owns outcomes, not a PMO or coordination-only profile

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of government application projects, including planning, execution, deployment, and post-go-live (Day 2) support.
• Act as the primary interface with government customers and internal stakeholders.
• Accountable for schedule, scope, risks, issues, and delivery outcomes.
• Own deployment planning, cutover activities, and operational readiness.
• Prepare and present clear project status, risk, and progress reports to management and customers.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams and partners in a regulated government environment.
• Deliver projects under tight timelines and regulatory constraints.

Requirements:

• Singapore Citizen or Cat 2 security cleared by Singapore Government Agencies.
• Degree in Engineering (Computer / Telecommunication), Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of proven experience in delivering government-related IT applications projects as Project Manager.
• Demonstrated experience managing project teams (5 or more).
• Demonstrated ownership of project delivery outcomes (not PMO or reporting-only roles).
• Technical experience in following (Advantageous) : (a) J2EE-based application solutions and development; (b) WebSphere / WebLogic Application Servers; (c) Oracle and/or MSSQL Database Servers.
• Domain Knowledge in following (Advantageous) : (i) National ID systems; (ii) E-Passports; (iii) Biometrics; (iv) Smart Cards; (v) Immigration Clearance Systems / Gates
• Certifications in following (Advantageous) : (A) CITPM, PMP, PRINCE2; (B) Agile-related certifications (e.g. Certified Scrum Master) with practical delivery experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and management reporting.
• Strong stakeholder and management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Self-motivated, structured, and delivery-focused.
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in complex environments.