AVP / VP, IT Project Manager (JRI-4503)

Date: Feb 26, 2025

Location:

Singapore

The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions. i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Asia Pacific Region.

The successful candidate will lead the planning and implementation of future-enabled projects for JRI Singapore, and APAC region including Singapore, aligned to requirements of SMBC, in cooperation of Tokyo Head Office, the current product owner.

He/she will work closely with stakeholders from Japan Head Office, end users, system development depts, company back-office depts, vendors across APAC region and establish effective and efficient collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

Lead on-going projects which involve variety of the banking systems located in Tokyo to enhance the experience of collaboration, performance, security, and service level.
Plan and lead IT system implementation projects which involve variety of the IT and non-IT department located in Tokyo and Singapore to enhance the banking IT capability from regional perspective.
Provide expertise to regional teams and foster collaboration with stakeholders in the Japan Head Office.
Provide timely escalation and resolution of major issues to Management and Head Office.
Act as liaison between end users and IT team in local market and Japan Head Office to understand business requirements for Forex systems, this includes designing and implementing new solutions or enhancements.
Partner with IT Planning dept to ensure alignment of all company platform’s architecture processes, standards, strategies and roadmap with that of JRI and or SMBC Group
Collaborate with Japan Head Office to establish internal control in which an entity is managed and governed.
Prepare and present regular project reports and documentations.
Prepare and put forward budget plans for identified project initiatives, influencing, and negotiating with Head Office to obtain support for them.
Ensure project status and progress are communicated to stakeholders and IT teams in a timely and concise manner.
Work out full-scaled and precise proposal with technical solution team, coordinate and communicate resources and define clear roles with all project resources.
Proactively socialize with stakeholders and maintain good relationship to steer tasks

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or equivalent with min 5 years of experience providing IT service to Financial Institution.
Knowledge in IT system infrastructure for large number of transaction volumes and/or users.
Experience in IT system development project management and delivery service in large organization.
Proven experience in collaboration and workgroup for project delivery
Capability to lead and drive the IT BAU related tasks with good time and stakeholder management skills and experience.
Proactively socialize with stakeholders and maintain good relationship to steer tasks – move to job responsibilities.
An assertive team player with excellent verbal and written communication skill, and good interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
Proficiency in Japanese is highly preferred as this role needs to prepare reports in Japanese for reporting to Head Office in Japan. This role also needs to present and communicate with senior stakeholders who mainly communicate in Japanese.
Experience to handle regional projects which involves stakeholders in Japan is an advantage.
Experience in internal control or audit area with a deep understanding of the IT business
process and systems.
Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experiences
Comprehensive knowledge of system development lifecycle