Senior Program Manager

5 days ago

Singapore COGNOTIV PTE. LTD. Full time

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.

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