Project Manager (4 Months Contract, Renewable)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from inception through completion, ensuring thorough planning, resource coordination, and compliance with quality standards. This position is a contract role for 4 months, with potential renewal, based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases including initiation, planning, execution, and closure, conducting post-implementation reviews.
• Establish project scope, define objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and success criteria.
• Create and regularly update detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and progress reports.
• Coordinate efforts across business, technical, operational, and vendor teams to achieve project goals.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, documenting outcomes and tracking follow-up actions.
• Monitor milestones and ensure timely delivery of project components.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes; escalate critical challenges appropriately.
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders, providing frequent updates on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Oversee project financials including budgets, expenses, invoices, and resource usage as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Support procurement, vendor relations, and contract administration if applicable.
• Manage user acceptance testing, training, implementation, and readiness for operations.
• Ensure projects adhere to organizational policies, governance, and quality benchmarks.
• Execute project closure activities by conducting lessons learned sessions and performance evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or related fields.
• Proven experience in project coordination or management roles.
• Ability to handle multiple stakeholders, manage timelines effectively, and prioritize competing tasks.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Capacity to function both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project/collaboration management tools.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Experience in vendor management, financial budgeting, procurement, or contract oversight is advantageous.