Project Manager (Enterprise Applications)

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency. We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realize their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation. We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team. If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you. What will you do? The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT solutions for government and enterprise clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to contractual quality standards. This role combines project management discipline with delivery ownership, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, financial control, governance management, and the ability to lead cross-functional technical teams. The role may manage multiple small-to-medium projects or one medium to large project, depending on seniority, scope and risk. The ideal candidate has a strong IT foundation, understands how modern systems are built, and prior experiences managing projects involving cloud platforms, data, AI/ML, low-code solutions, and enterprise applications will be advantageous, even if they are not hands-on implementers. Project & Delivery Management • Plan, execute, and deliver software and IT solution projects across the full lifecycle (initiation to closure). • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans. • Ensure delivery adheres to agreed scope, timeline, cost, and quality standards. • Manage delivery using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies depending on project needs. • Oversee solution delivery across multiple vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. Stakeholder & Government Engagement • Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders. • Prepare and present project progress reports, risk updates, and milestone reviews. • Manage expectations and resolve delivery issues in a professional and timely manner. • Ensure compliance with government procurement, governance, and reporting requirements. Financial & Commercial Management • Propose and manage project budgets and delivery cost plans. • Track project financials and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting. • Authority to adjust solution costing within 5% or SGD 10,000 (whichever is lower) without further approval. • Manage change requests, variations, and service requests in line with contract terms. • Support contract review, vendor negotiations, and commercial discussions. Governance, Risk & Quality Management • Implement and enforce project governance frameworks and internal delivery standards. • Identify, assess, and mitigate delivery, technical, and operational risks. • Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements. • Conduct post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement. Team Leadership • Lead, motivate, and mentor project team members. • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing delivery culture. • Support skills development and knowledge sharing within the team. • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, architects, QA, and vendors. Requirements What are we looking for? Candidates should preferably have practical exposure from managing projects involving: • GCC, Cloud-based systems and CI/CD (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) • Enterprise application systems and integrations • Database-driven applications and data platforms • Low-code / no-code solution delivery • AI, Machine Learning, data analytics, or data transformation projects • Use of project tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar • Understanding of system architecture and delivery dependencies (Hands-on development is not required; the focus is on delivery leadership and technical literacy.) Project & Delivery Skills • Strong planning, organization, and execution skills • Risk, issue, and change management • Budget and resource management • Contract and vendor management Stakeholder & Communication Skills • Clear and confident communication with senior stakeholders • Ability to manage expectations and negotiate outcomes • Strong written reporting and presentation skills Personal Attributes • Accountable and delivery-driven • Calm under pressure • Detail-oriented but able to see the big picture • Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable Education & Certifications • Min. 2 years in application development / implementation project • Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • PMP / PRINCE2 / CITPM or CSM / PSM / Agile certifications • ITIL or service management certification Benefits What do we offer in return? • Fun working environment • Employee Wellness Program • To work in Singapore Government Agencies projects • We provide structured development framework and growth opportunities. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”) Why you'll love working with us? If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success. Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further…