The Manager - Applications (Information Technology) leads and sets the direction for executing cross-functional and regional programmes from initiation to completion. As one who directs multiple programmes, he/she adopts a broad, global perspective and is confident in making critical decisions and handles competing resource needs with implications on various projects and stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)
Leadership Requirement
- To partners with business leaders and determines programme goals that support business objectives and strategies
- To directs a team of professionals and third-party vendors or service providers towards reaching organisational goals related to programmes
- Manages risks that affect the delivery of outcomes. He/She designs, develops and implements operating policies
- An excellent leader who has a passion for mentoring and developing professionals in the team.
Set programme management framework
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert on programme management by defining framework, templates, tools and systems to deliver on cost, time and quality metrics
- Drive organisational capability to effectively apply the programme management framework
- Develop a system to measure conformance to the application of programme management framework and take corrective actions
Oversee programme planning
- Review the integrated programme plan to ensure the delivery of time, cost and quality metrics across the programme
- Set expectations for periodic and milestone reviews including status reports, programme risk identification and other dashboards
Oversee programme implementation
- Review programme progress
- Guide junior staff to develop corrective actions, as needed
- Develop credibility with stakeholders to deepen client relationships
- Work with division and cross-divisional management and project or programme sponsors to gain agreement and manage expectations
- Guide and support junior staff in resolving client escalations and make trade-off decisions as needed to reconcile deliverables with client objectives
- Provide expert programme delivery advice and guidance to the team
Manage Department
- Oversee department management including budgets, forecasting, work allocations and staffing
- Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions
- Define common goals, direction and accountability among staff
- Drive effective performance management practices within department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
Qualifications & Relevant Experience
- Degree in any IT related field or Computing Field
- 7-10 years of working experience
- Experience in SAP Fico and S4 Hana is preferred
We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified / contacted.
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EA Registration No: R1768959
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Sanderson-iKas is the brand name for iKas International (Asia) Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore under Company UEN No.: 200914065E with EA license number 16S8086.
Website: www.sanderson-ikas.sg
