Ascent Solutions is an Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions company, headquartered in Singapore, specializing in cargo/ asset tracking. Fueled by a belief that we Create Trust by Connecting Cargo, Ascent has provided visibility for our customers in the public and private sectors, across the logistics, retail, trade finance and infrastructure verticals. Today, Ascent is tracking tens of thousands of conveyances globally at any moment in time.
Ascent is part of Exeo Group, a listed company on the Tokyo stock exchange.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Delivery
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
- Lead project execution and ensure milestones are achieved according to plan.
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate governance and change control processes.
Stakeholder & Client Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage client expectations through clear communication, regular updates, and issue resolution.
- Facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and progress reviews.
Team & Resource Management
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, vendors, and partners.
- Assign tasks, clarify roles and responsibilities, and motivate team members.
- Monitor team performance and address capability or resourcing gaps where required.
Risk, Quality & Compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
- Ensure project deliverables meet agreed quality standards and contractual requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Financial & Reporting
- Manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure financial accountability.
- Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and post-project reviews.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in technology, solutions, or professional services environments.
- Proven track record of delivering projects successfully within scope, time, and budget.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project planning, organisational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Asana, or equivalent).
