Vp, Product Manager

**Location**:Singapore, SG

**Job Function**:Technology Group

**Job Type**:Permanent

**Req ID**:16246
- GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

**Technology Group**
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.

**Business Partner & Solutions**
You will help to explore new, and existing technology to support our strategic, and operational business needs across our Public Markets, Private Markets, Total Portfolio Risk, Corporate Services, and Enterprise Solutions.

**What impact can you make in this role?**
You will be empowered to be at the top of your game by providing strategic partnership, and innovative technology solutions that supports GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.

**What will you do as a VP, Product Manager (Enterprise Performance Management)?**
This role supports the Digital Enterprise Solutions team with an initial focus on the design, implementation, and management of EPM solutions that align with the strategic objectives of the organization. You will work closely with Finance and Human Resource departments to ensure the effective use of EPM tools for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance analysis and workforce planning. As a member of the TG BPS Finance team, you will also play a part in supporting the Finance Departments technology needs. Become a core part of the Technology Group Business Partner Solutions Finance team, supporting the Finance Department.
- Implement, maintain and evolve our EPM solution. This includes the analysis and interpretation of financial data to provide insights and recommendations, development of models, the design and generation of reports and dashboards, and ongoing support for EPM system users.
- Ensure the EPM system is aligned with business processes and requirements through proactive collaboration with finance and other departments to gather necessary data. Where applicable, recommend best practices to optimize the use of EPM systems
- Ensure the change is managed well across Finance and GIC by proactively engaging and communicating with your stakeholders, considering the training needs of the impacted teams and end users, and providing early and actionable insights to senior management to drive strategic decisions
- Maintain and update EPM systems to meet evolving business needs by staying updated with industry trends and advancements in EPM technologies. Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their problems and requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business performance and new strategic initiatives
- Prioritize features and tasks for products and platforms, tracking and reviewing the product direction frequently. Measure product performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding across all users and teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or equivalent experience
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in IT project management, software development, business analysis, and product management
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects and implementing enterprise-level software solutions
- Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably within the financial services industry, with a focus on EPM solutions
- Strong understanding of finance budgeting and planning Business requirements
- Good team player who is keen to learn, independent, and possesses strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Strong communicator with the ability to iterate through the requirements in phases, ensuring alignment with business sponsors, stakeholders, and product objectives
- Experience with product management principles, including the ability to own a product, understand outcomes, use data to drive actions and recommendations, and gather user insights is preferable

**Work at the Point of Impact**
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us