about the company
Founded in the 1850s, my client is a well-established international school in Singapore.
With expansion plans, they are looking to hire an Applications Project Manager to oversee projects relating to applications and system developments.
Reporting to the Head of IT, this role begins with a 1 year direct contract with the potential to be renewed and converted.
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about the job
- Develop the project schedule and plan to ensure timely completion of the project.
- Advise on any obstacles or resource needs that may affect completion of the project as planned.
- Assemble the project team, identify competencies, and assign resources to development tasks appropriate to each individual’s knowledge, skill, and abilities.
- Communicate project goals, monitor project progress, and adjust resources as necessary to keep the project on track.
- Apply project management tools and tracking systems to manage all aspects of project progress.
- Develop programming code or software modifications using appropriate languages and tools to optimize resources and meet functional user requirements.
- Analyze user system and application needs, determine and evaluate potential solutions, develop system specifications and requirements, and design application programs to meet the requirements.
- Design integrated solutions which may include applications, databases, networks, and related systems.
- Manage and coordinate with external vendors and suppliers.
- Stay current with IT technology and best practices
- Undertake any other duties assigned by the Director of ICT
skills and experience required
- Minimally Diploma/ Degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
- Minimally 5 years of working experience in a relevant project management or business analyst position, preferably in a school environment.
- Experienced in gathering user requirements, addressing users' pain points, and coming up with solutions to solve problems.
- Experienced in content management systems (CMS) e.g. Drupal is essential.
- Software development background is an added advantage - to ease liaision with the development team/ vendors.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and vendor management skills.
- Ability to multitask projects and operations simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Both independent and a team player.
- Comfortable working in a school environment with working hours from 7.45am - 4.45pm.
To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Joey at joey.lam(at)randstad.com.sg.
(EA: 94C3609/ R1879086)