Application Project Manager (Govt Appln Projects)

ERP21 PTE LTD

Summary of 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.

Key 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) : - J2EE-based application solutions and development; - WebSphere / WebLogic Application Servers; - Oracle and/or MSSQL Database Servers
Domain Knowledge in following (Advantageous) : - National ID systems; - E-Passports; - Biometrics; - Smart Cards; - Immigration Clearance Systems / Gates
Certifications in following (Advantageous): - CITPM, PMP, PRINCE2; - 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.