Deputy Manager

**Job Function**:
Information Technology

**Job Summary**:
The Assistant/Deputy Manager - Applications (Information Technology) plans and oversees multiple inter-dependent programmes spanning multiple years that impact one or more business units or one larger project. He/She oversees all aspects of assigned programmes throughout programme lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. He/She ensures accurate allocations of resources throughout the programme. He/She leads multi-disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of personnel, vendors, and clients to create and deploy successful programmes.
He/She is confident and decisive in leading projects, overseeing the completion and integration of inter-dependent programmes and parts. He/She has excellent communication skills, capable of effectively influencing various internal and external stakeholders.

**Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)**:
**Set programme management framework**
- Provide inputs and support to develop the programme management framework, templates, tools and systems to deliver cost, time and quality metrics
- Support the higher management in governance of programme management framework through audits
- Guide Project Managers in adoption of the set framework at the appropriate level

**Develop programme plan**
- Develop the integrated programme plan including detailed activities, resource planning, cost estimation for projects
- Work with stakeholders to establish and gain consensus on programme goals, objectives and deliverables
- Review programme plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects
- Acquire programme requirements such as human resource, required information, various agreements and material or technology needed
- Guide Project Managers to deliver plans aligned to overall programme objectives
- Set expectations for periodic and milestone reviews including status reports, programme risk identification and other dashboards

**Implement programme**
- Drive programme to meet schedules, budget, manpower and technical quality targets
- Drive programme discipline to document scope changes, issues and risks that affect implementation
- Work with users, technical staff and management to determine and resolve issues associated with programme implementation
- Conduct regular programme reviews to recommend schedule changes, cost or resource adjustments

**Manage teams**
- Oversee team management including budgets, forecasting, work allocations and staffing
- Develop staff through ongoing coaching, mentoring and career discussions
- Define common goals, direction and accountability among staff
- Drive effective performance management practices within department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

**Job Requirements**:
**Professional Qualifications & Relevant Experience**:

- Degree in any IT related field or Computing Field
- 5-8 years of working experience