Senior Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Singapore COGNOTIV PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting Line

  • Direct: Program Management Director / CEO (Initially), Singapore HQ

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee multi-country programs, ensuring projects within the program are aligned with Cognotiv's and our clients' strategic goals.
  • Act as the client-facing lead for regional programs, representing Cognotiv HQ.
  • Design and propose innovative, practical solutions to address program complexity and client needs.
  • Coordinate with Country GMs, delivery hubs, and sales teams to manage interdependencies across projects.
  • Monitor risks, resources, and outcomes across the program portfolio.
  • Drive business impact and benefits realisation, not just project completion.
  • Provide program governance, dashboards, and executive-level reporting to HQ leadership and client stakeholders.
  • Support Sales in pre-sales activities, including program design, estimation, and delivery planning.
  • Travel within ASEAN (20–30%) to oversee delivery and engage directly with clients.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Program Management (technology / digital transformation mandatory).
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Mandatory certification: PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Agile Program Management certification.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-country or multi-project programs, not just standalone projects.
  • Strong ability to design innovative solutions and adapt approaches to complex program challenges.
  • Exposure to at least one of the following domains is highly preferred:
    Education / Government programs
    Learning & Development (L&D) / HR Management systems
    SaaS B2B / B2C platform delivery
  • Excellent client-facing and executive stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
  • Willing to travel within ASEAN when required.

What We Offer

  • Base salary: Starting from SGD 8,000
  • Annual: Starting from SGD 96,000 – 126,000
  • Performance bonus (10–15%) - Subject to Personal and Company Performance
  • Regional exposure with government and enterprise clients
  • A growth path into Program Management Director (ASEAN) as Cognotiv scales

Career Path at Cognotiv

At Cognotiv, we are building a strong regional leadership team. This role is designed with a clear progression path:

  • Senior Program Manager (ASEAN) – Oversee regional programs, innovate solutions, and manage complex delivery portfolios.
  • Program Management Director (ASEAN) – Lead the regional PMO, set governance frameworks, and act as the executive escalation point.
  • Regional COO / Practice Lead – Potential to step into broader regional leadership as Cognotiv scales.

We invest in leadership development, certifications, and regional exposure to ensure our team grows as the company grows.

Tell employers what skills you have
Digital Transformation
Work Autonomously
B2C
Management Skills
Leadership
Microsoft Excel
PRINCE2
Presales
B2B Software
Agile
Leadership Development
Program Management
PMO
B2B
PMP
SaaS
SAAS solutions
Programme Management
Stakeholder Management

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