Application Project Manager (Government Systems)

Role:

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) :-

. .o J2EE-based application solutions and development

. .o WebSphere / WebLogic Application Servers

. .o Oracle and/or MSSQL Database Servers

. Domain Knowledge in following (Advantageous) :-

. .o National ID systems

. .o E-Passports

. .o Biometrics

. .o Smart Cards

. .o Immigration Clearance Systems / Gates

. Certifications in following (Advantageous) :-

o CITPM, PMP, PRINCE2

o 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.