Infrastructure Project Management Lead
OCBC Bank · Singapore
WHO WE ARE:
As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
The Infrastructure Project Management Lead is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers to deliver complex, multi‑year, bank‑wide Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs. This role provides strategic oversight, governance, prioritisation, and delivery assurance across all technology infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, cyber resilience standards, enterprise architecture, and business priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Project Managers delivering Infrastructure and Cybersecurity projects.
Oversee resource allocation, workload planning, skills development, and performance management.
Drive a high‑performing team culture with strong accountability, collaboration, and delivery discipline.
Program & Project Delivery
Provide end‑to‑end oversight across all Infra/Cyber programs, including data center, cloud, network, storage, end‑user compute, identity management, platform upgrades, and regulatory projects.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with bank policies.
Monitor delivery risks, dependencies, and inter‑project impacts across technology domains.
Governance, Controls & Reporting
Establish and enforce project management frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., SDLC, Agile, hybrid models).
Prepare and lead executive-level Project Steering Committee (PSC) by delivering clear, concise, and insightful reports. Present project status, risks, issues, and decisions to senior management to facilitate informed decision-making and oversight.
Ensure adherence to audit, compliance, and risk management requirements.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Technology, Cybersecurity, Operations, Risk, and Business units.
Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure project alignment with technology strategy.
Manage external vendors, SIs, and service providers to deliver outcomes in line with contractual commitments.
Budgeting & Financial Management
Oversee multi‑million-dollar project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Ensure cost optimization, transparent financial governance, and benefits realization.
Strategic Contributions
Support the evolution of the bank’s technology landscape, resilience posture, and digital transformation priorities.
Drive continuous improvements in project delivery processes, tools, and team capabilities.
Identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
12+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles managing project portfolios in banking or regulated industries.
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs.
Strong understanding of:
Cloud (private/public/hybrid)
Data center operations
Networks & firewalls
End-user services
Identity & Access Management
Cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS TRM)
Certifications preferred: PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, Agile/Scrum.
Key Skills & Competencies
Exceptional leadership and people management.
Strong program governance and delivery discipline.
Excellent communication with senior/executive stakeholders.
Ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple domains.
Financial acumen and vendor management skills.
Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
Success Indicators
High-quality, compliant delivery of all Infrastructure/Cyber programs.
Improved project governance and risk management maturity.
Strong stakeholder satisfaction and transparent communication.
Development of a high-performing, motivated PM team.
What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.