Project Manager - A26240

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 realise 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.

Co-Development Business Unit is looking for a Project Manager

This is a 1-year contract role with option to extend to 1 more year.

Internal Code: A26240

What will you do?

We are seeking a strong Project Manager deployed to the Ministry of Education's IT Department (DXD). This role requires a versatile and delivery-focused professional who can lead complex government digital projects/products from initiation to successful implementation, working closely with MOE business teams, GovTech delivery teams, technical specialists, security stakeholders and vendors to achieve outcomes that improve learning experiences through technology.

• As a Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate end-to-end delivery of technology projects/products for the ministry, partnering closely with business stakeholders, product managers, business analysts, solution architects, technical services consultants, cyber/security teams and vendors to deliver secure, reliable digital services.
• You are pro-active, self-motivated and resourceful, with strong delivery discipline, good technology awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders across agency, vendor and cross-functional teams. You are adept at managing multiple workstreams concurrently while maintaining governance, delivery quality, risk controls and stakeholder confidence.
• Lead project planning and delivery across discovery, design, procurement, implementation, testing, deployment, adoption and operations transition.
• Drive clear project governance, including scope, timeline, budget, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, change control and reporting to MOE/GovTech stakeholders.
• Partner with business teams to translate agency outcomes and operating needs into realistic project plans, delivery milestones and measurable implementation outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams comprising product, business analysis, design, engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, data, operations and vendor teams.
• Manage vendors and delivery partners by setting expectations, tracking deliverables, reviewing progress, enforcing quality standards and escalating issues early.
• Support procurement and post-award activities, including requirements consolidation, tender/quotation inputs, evaluation support, onboarding, mobilisation and contract management.
• Ensure project delivery is aligned with government technology directions, including cloud adoption, enterprise architecture, security-by-design, data protection, reliability, accessibility and operational sustainability.
• Establish and maintain project artefacts such as project plans, RAID logs, decision logs, dependency trackers, status reports, implementation plans, cutover plans and post-implementation review materials.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and delivery cadences, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives and cross-team sync-ups where applicable.
• Work with teams to monitor delivery health, resolve blockers, assess implementation impacts and ensure readiness for UAT, security reviews, deployment, training and support.
• Support change management with business teams, including communications, readiness checks, training coordination, operational handover and benefits tracking.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in project delivery, vendor management, governance processes and operational workflows.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in project management or technology delivery roles, preferably in large-scale public sector, education, enterprise or GovTech-related environments.
• Proven track record in managing complex digital projects/products involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, systems, integrations and operational dependencies.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, Agile delivery, DevOps practices, release management, testing approaches and production support considerations.
• Strong understanding of government project governance, procurement processes, contract management, compliance requirements and executive reporting expectations.
• Experience managing cloud, SaaS, platform migration, system integration, data, AI-enabled or modernisation initiatives will be an advantage.
• Ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders, translate delivery risks into management actions and communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, planning, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguity and drive teams towards decisions.
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates hands-on experience working in Agile or product-centric teams, including multidisciplinary delivery across product, design, engineering and operations.
• Good knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection, accessibility, reliability, auditability and operational resilience considerations in government digital services.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP, SAFe, ITIL or cloud certifications will be an advantage, but practical delivery experience is essential.
• Agile & Product-Centric Delivery: Experience working with product managers, business analysts, designers and engineering teams to deliver iteratively while maintaining clarity on outcomes, scope and quality.
• Vendor Management & Technical Oversight: Experience managing vendor performance, reviewing plans and deliverables, facilitating walkthroughs, validating progress and enforcing delivery standards.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Ability to support procurement preparation, evaluation, award mobilisation, contract performance tracking, change requests and acceptance of deliverables.
• Risk, Issue & Dependency Management: Ability to anticipate delivery risks, define mitigation plans, escalate appropriately and drive resolution across agency, technical and vendor teams.
• Implementation & Operations Readiness: Ability to plan UAT, deployment, cutover, rollback, training, support handover, post-deployment stabilisation and benefits realisation activities.
• Technical Fluency: Working understanding of enterprise architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, security reviews, system integration, data flows, monitoring, logs and incident/problem management.
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication: Ability to prepare concise status updates, decision papers, steering committee materials and management briefings that support timely decisions
• A driven and motivated personality with the ability to rapidly learn, apply and execute.
• Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to follow through on commitments and hold teams accountable respectfully.
• Forward-thinking mindset with the courage to challenge conventional approaches when better outcomes can be achieved.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, structure complex problems and determine practical next steps.
• Pragmatic approach to process improvement, operational efficiency and delivery governance.
• Natural ability to build trusted relationships across different levels of the organisation.
• Takes initiative to network outside the immediate team to unblock delivery and align stakeholders.
• Drives cross-functional collaboration across teams, workstreams, vendors and project partners.
• Calm under pressure, with good judgement in escalation, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders, project partners and vendors in aligning the execution and implementation of project goals.

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation: Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution. 

Benefits: Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc. 

Employee Wellness: Support for your physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives. 

Growth & Development: Learning programmes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”) 

Career Progression: Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track or a leadership track. 

Competency Framework: A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed. 

Flexible Work Arrangement: Staff may choose to work flexi-place, flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework 

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? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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