Overview

A leading Japanese IT services and system integration company is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a strong background in application development to join a long-term onsite project supporting a major Japanese financial institution in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

This position consists of two clearly defined roles:

acting as the client-side Project Manager responsible for banking system and application development projects, (2) serving as the Team Leader for the company, leading and managing approximately 30 onsite members working locally in Singapore. The role is critical to ensuring successful project delivery, stable operations, and effective leadership of a large onsite IT organization.

Role 1: Client-side Project Manager (Banking Systems)

Act as the client-side Project Manager for banking IT and application development projects in Singapore
Execute global and regional initiatives driven by headquarters and ensure successful local delivery
Manage end-to-end project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks
Coordinate closely with business stakeholders, headquarters IT teams, and development / operations teams
Ensure compliance with banking IT standards, governance frameworks, and internal controls

Role 2: Onsite Team Leader

Serve as the onsite Team Leader for a dedicated technology services team supporting a major financial institution
Lead and manage approximately 30 onsite team members, including employees, contractors, and third-party vendors
Oversee vendor management, service delivery, and governance activities
Conduct performance evaluations and support team development initiatives
Approve operational and administrative requests as required
Drive continuous improvement, operational stability, and team capability development

Job Requirements

5–10 years of professional experience as an IT Project Manager with hands-on application development experience
Strong understanding of banking systems and financial services IT
Proven experience managing application development projects using the Waterfall development model
Solid understanding of application architecture and system development lifecycle
Demonstrated leadership experience managing mid- to large-sized onsite teams
Business-level Japanese communication skills (JLPT N1 Level) (to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.)
Business-level English communication skills (spoken and written) (to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.)
Preferred Requirement Experience working with Japanese financial institutions or Japanese IT vendors Experience in onsite, client-facing project management roles
Knowledge of IT service management or IT governance frameworks

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.

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Senior IT Project Manager (Banking Systems)-Japanese Speaking