#EG Data Project Manager / Project Director

Company Description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

As a Data Project Manager / Project Director, you will lead and govern large-scale, mission-critical data, analytics, and AI programmes for Singapore Government agencies. This role focuses on delivery excellence, strong governance, and stakeholder alignment across complex, multi-vendor environments. You will translate policy and business objectives into well-governed, high-impact data and AI outcomes that meet public-sector standards.

 

What will you do?

Programme & Project Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale data, analytics, and AI programmes across multiple workstreams.

• Own project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies in line with government delivery frameworks.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

Government Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with public-sector governance models, procurement processes, and audit requirements.

• Apply NCS delivery methodologies and controls across all project phases.

• Maintain rigorous documentation, reporting, and change control expected in government programmes.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary interface between agency stakeholders, internal delivery teams, and external vendors.

• Manage multi-vendor delivery models, contractual obligations, and performance outcomes.

• Facilitate alignment across policy, business, data, and technology stakeholders.

Agile & Hybrid Delivery Management

• Drive Agile or hybrid delivery models while balancing flexibility with public-sector governance needs.

• Coach teams on Agile execution within regulated environments.

• Ensure clear delivery cadence, milestones, and outcomes visibility.

Executive Reporting & Escalation

• Prepare executive dashboards, steering committee updates, and status reports.

• Proactively manage escalations, risks, and inter-agency dependencies.

• Support senior leadership in decision-making with clear, actionable insights.
   

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 8–15+ years of experience in IT programme or project delivery, with strong exposure to data, analytics, or AI initiatives.

• Proven track record delivering projects within Singapore Government or regulated public-sector environments.

• Strong understanding of Agile, PMP, PRINCE2, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Experience managing large, complex, multi-vendor programmes.

• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.

• Strong grasp of governance, risk management, and compliance in public-sector delivery.

• Certifications (preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certifications (SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent).

Additional Information

Why Join NCS 

• Lead high-impact Data & AI advisory programs for major enterprises and public sector clients.  

• Shape enterprise strategies and governance frameworks that drive real transformation.  

• Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.  

• Competitive compensation and strong professional development support.  
   

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

 

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

 

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

 

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