Manager, IT

This is a fixed-term contract position of minimum 24 months with possibility for renewal subject to organization need and individual performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and govern the IT Change Programme to ensure successful delivery of the 60+ change initiatives from the IT Operating Model review. Proactively keep track the implementation progress and project budget, of the implementation and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and advice to the project teams and change leads, ensuring that they have the necessary support and guidance to achieve their goals
• Identify and manage potential risks that could impact the success of the IT Change Programme
• Conduct regular project healthiness checks for selected projects to evaluate the quality, governance, project management practices etc. Provide feedback and recommend improvement areas to project managers
• Champion the adoption of standard project management practices and Agile methodologies across project teams through coaching/training. Continuously evaluate and enhance AAIT project management practices by incorporating the latest industry's best practices
• Provide support to the Senior Manager, IT Programme and Change Management in evaluating the cross functional and departmental strategic initiatives to ensure value alignment, establish KPI and facilitate effective measurements. Identify critical interdependencies and prioritise initiatives accordingly.

• Programme manage and oversee cross functional and strategic initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of required outcomes.

Requirements

• Degree holder in Computer Science/ Engineering, Information Technology / Systems, Business Administration or related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of experience leading complex programme management initiatives, preferably within large-scale IT transformation or digital transformation programs
• Experience in PMO with professional certifications in program/project management such as PMP/PRINCE2 is preferred
• Experience in Agile methodologies with certifications (SAFe, Professional Scrum Master or equiv) will be an advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities to effectively present and influence senior leadership and capable of conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make timely decision is essential
• Sound leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams through change
• Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong learning agility in a fast-paced dynamic environment