PMO Manager (6 months contract role)

A leading hospitality organisation in Singapore is seeking a PMO Manager to join their dynamic team supporting senior leadership across the Asia Pacific region, on a 6 months contract position. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by driving strategic projects, nurturing stakeholder relationships, and delivering insightful analysis that shapes business decisions.

What you'll do:

As a PMO Manager based in Singapore, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership by overseeing the successful delivery of strategic projects across the Asia Pacific region.

• Frame and track multiple projects simultaneously by developing comprehensive project charters, timelines with key milestones, and detailed activity plans that ensure clarity and accountability throughout each initiative.
• Facilitate meetings with clear agendas and actionable outcomes, ensuring all participants are aligned on objectives and outstanding decisions are documented for follow-up.
• Partner with deployment leads to monitor progress on various projects, proactively identifying potential risks or delays and implementing solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Define success metrics for each project in collaboration with stakeholders, establishing measurable goals that reflect business priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with C-suite stakeholders by demonstrating emotional intelligence, understanding their motivations, resolving conflicts sensitively, and identifying unarticulated needs to deliver tailored solutions.
• Take initiative in communicating updates to relevant stakeholders about workstreams, ensuring transparency and fostering trust within the organisation.
• Nurture stakeholder relationships through professionalism, patience, flexibility, and open-mindedness at all times, creating an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
• Deliver concise yet effective presentations and memos using principles of communications design; clearly structure information hierarchies on slides while balancing text with visual content for maximum impact.
• Create simple dashboards summarising progress on key initiatives; synthesise quantitative data into actionable insights while maintaining perspective on project spend versus budget constraints.
• Provide coordination support by setting up calls and meetings as needed for larger project initiatives; review deliverables meticulously to catch errors before finalisation and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

What you bring:

To excel as a PMO Manager within this esteemed hospitality organisation in Singapore, you will bring proven experience managing complex projects from conception through completion within fast-paced environments.

• Hold a four-year degree in Business Administration, Hotel Management, Communications or a related major which provides a solid foundation for understanding organisational dynamics.
• Demonstrate 8-10 years’ experience in management consulting, hotel management, business analysis or similar professional areas where you have honed your project management expertise.
• Exhibit advanced analytical skills including proficiency in developing Excel models; experience with Access, SQL or VBA is considered advantageous for handling complex data sets.
• Show acute attention to detail by consistently catching errors before deliverables are finalised; your meticulous approach ensures quality outcomes every time.
• Display high levels of emotional intelligence when interacting with C-suite stakeholders; your ability to understand motivations and resolve conflicts supports harmonious working relationships.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; your presentations are clear and engaging while your memos articulate critical decisions concisely.
• Practice principles of communications design by structuring information logically on slides; balance textual content with visuals for optimal comprehension among diverse audiences.
• Synthesize quantitative data into actionable insights using dashboards or other reporting tools; maintain perspective on project spend versus budget constraints at all times.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams efficiently by setting up calls or meetings as required; provide reliable support for larger project initiatives through careful planning.
• Maintain professionalism under pressure or during periods of change; adapt quickly while remaining patient, open-minded and flexible in response to evolving business needs.

What sets this company apart:

This renowned hospitality organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and supported. The workplace environment is characterised by supportive leadership that prioritises collaboration over hierarchy; here you’ll find yourself part of a network where sharing ideas is not only welcomed but celebrated. Diversity is embraced as a source of strength—your unique perspectives will be respected as vital contributions towards achieving collective goals. This organisation empowers you not just as an employee but as an integral member of its thriving community.

What's next:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career journey as a PMO Manager supporting impactful projects across Asia Pacific leadership teams, apply today by clicking on the link provided below.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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