Needed in Singapore: Mandarin Speaking Project Manager Needed

Please send me your resume if you are interested in this permanent position with a MNC with Software Development Project Management Office based in Singapore:

Project Manager Job Description

COMPETENCIES

Project /Practice Management
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet
changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies Project Path methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes exposure to risks on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Organizes quarterly Change Control Board meetings to prioritize and decide on
enhancements for quarterly releases.
Project Accounting
• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manages project budget.
• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and half yearly status reports to program
manager.
Communication
• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Technical Understanding
• Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming,
database and system design.
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential
application on client engagements.
• Possesses insurance domain knowledge.
Teamwork
• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
• Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.
Internal Client Management
• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative
business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen
client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
Taskforce Management
• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible
solutions.
• Leads internal teams/task forces to deliver Best Practices projects.
Project Path / Corporate Dashboard
• Compiles a month status report for high visibility projects.
• Attends a monthly conference call on process board matters.
• Reviews the status reports of Project Path domain teams and addresses issues as
appropriate.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Organizes local Tech talks and symposiums where appropriate.

For more information please contact: Rick Price, +65 6728 0840 or rick@eprojectsource.com