Technical Software Project Manager

Clearance Requirement (Mandatory)

Must be eligible for :PubSec/ GovTech security clearance

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Project Delivery

* Own end-to-end delivery of software systems across requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, and stabilisation

* Drive delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant platforms aligned to GovTech standards

* Translate high-level policy or operational objectives into clear technical delivery plans

* Ensure alignment between solution architecture, engineering implementation, and delivery milestones

2. Architecture & Engineering Alignment

* Work closely with solution architects, engineers, and platform teams

* Review and challenge:

* Application architecture

* Integration designs (API, messaging, data flows)

* Non-functional requirements (security, performance, availability, auditability)

* Ensure adherence to GovTech, IM8, PDPA, and security baseline requirements

3. Secure SDLC & Governance

* Enforce secure SDLC practices including:

* Code reviews

* CI/CD governance

* Vulnerability remediation tracking

* Environment controls

* Manage design reviews, technical sign-offs, and change governance

* Ensure audit-ready documentation and traceability

4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

* Act as the primary delivery interface with associated government agencies

* Manage SI partners, product vendors, and subcontractors

* Control scope, dependencies, and delivery risks across multiple parties

* Handle escalations with clarity, data, and composure

5. Planning, Risk & Controls

* Build and manage:

* Integrated delivery plans

* Dependency maps

* Risk & issue registers

* Proactively identify risks related to:

* Security

* Integration complexity

* Data migration

* Operational readiness

* Drive mitigation actions early — no reactive firefighting

6. Testing, UAT & Cutover

* Oversee SIT, UAT, security testing, and operational readiness

* Coordinate cutover, rollout, and hypercare

* Ensure proper handover to operations with runbooks and KT completed

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Have

* 8–12+ years in software project or technical programme management

* Proven experience delivering government, defence, law enforcement, or highly regulated systems

* Strong understanding of:

* Software architecture & SDLC

* APIs, integrations, databases

* Cloud or on-prem secure environments

* Comfortable working with architects and senior engineers

* Strong documentation, governance, and communication skills

Highly Preferred

* Experience with GovTech / Public Sector programmes in Singapore

* Exposure to security-sensitive or classified environments

* Document Management and Case Management systems

* Familiarity with:

* IM8 / PDPA / GovTech security standards

* Audit and compliance-driven delivery

* Background as a technical lead, engineer, or solution architect before moving into PM roles

What This Role Is Not

* ❌ Not a PMO or reporting-only role

* ❌ Not a purely functional or business PM role

* ❌ Not suitable for candidates without technical depth

Why This Role Matters

* High visibility and trust-based engagement with government stakeholders

* Opportunity to shape secure, long-lived public platforms

* Work with senior architects, security teams, and policy owners