IT Project Management Office

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.

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Project Management Office (PMO) - Governance Specialist

Why Join

As a PMO Governance Specialist at OCBC, you will play a pivotal role of shaping and maintaining robust project governance frameworks. You'll ensure consistent adherence to project management methodologies and implement effective controls across the IT project portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to champion best practices, enhance project performance, and align initiatives with the bank's strategic goals. If you are passionate about project governance, process improvement, and making a meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

How you succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll need to have strong analytical skills with deep understanding of project management principles and have exposure in governance, risk and controls with a keen eye for detail. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and improve processes that meet their objectives while ensuring compliance. You'll need to be proactive, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization.

What you do

• Establish, implement, and maintain the IT Project Management framework, standards, and best practices - Including periodic reviews, impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement.

• Support governance of standards across all IT projects within the portfolio.

• Conduct gap analysis of new regulations and Bank's policies to established processes / guidelines to ensure compliance.

• Identify technology risk/security gaps and recommend mitigation measures.

• Continuously enhance policies and procedures to reflect industry best practices.

• Implement effective compliance controls and highlight non-conformances from a process perspective.

• Assist to facilitate audits for Technology Project & Platform Solutions, ensuring timely and adequate responses and documentation.

• Perform periodic risk assessments for PMO, coordinate responses on controls and ensuring conformance to guidelines, participate in risk forums and discussions

• Conduct briefing and training sessions under Governance team's purview

• Provide additional support for project risk and governance-related tasks, including country specific reporting.

Who you are

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• At least 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in the banking or financial services industry

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile Scrum).

• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Agile and adaptable, with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity and change

• Preferably certified in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) and/or governance-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC).

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Capable to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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. Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

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.