Applications Project Manager (SMGG)

We are seeking an experienced Applications Project Manager 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

Accountable for schedule, scope, risks, issues, and delivery outcomes

Lead cross-functional technical teams and partners in a regulated government environment

Own deployment planning, cutover activities, and operational readiness

Act as the primary interface with government customers and internal stakeholders

Prepare and present clear project status, risk, and progress reports to management and customers

Deliver projects under tight timelinesand regulatory constraints

Mandatory Requirements

Please apply only if you meet the following criteria:

Degree in Engineering (Computer / Telecommunication), Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Minimum 8 years work experience and 3 years of relevant Government Applications Projects as Project Manager

Proven experience delivering government-related IT application projects (Day 1 / Day 2)

Demonstrated ownership of project delivery outcomes, not PMO or reporting-only roles•

Experience managing project teams (5 or more)

Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and management reporting

Professional Competencies

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

Technical Experience (Advantageous)

J2EE-based application solutions and development

WebSphere / WebLogic Application Servers

Oracle and/or MSSQL Database Servers

Domain Knowledge (Advantageous)

National ID systems

E-Passports

Biometrics

Smart Cards

Immigration Clearance Systems / Gates

Certifications (Advantageous)

CITPM, PMP, PRINCE2

Agile-related certifications (e.g. Certified Scrum Master) with practical delivery experience