Project Manager, Payments Development and Data Connectivity

1 week ago

Singapore Economic Development Board Full time
Overview

What the role is:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to spearhead the next phase of payments development in Singapore, in particular, the establishment of the Singapore Payments Network (SPaN). SPaN was set up by MAS and the Association of Banks in Singapore in 2025 to provide strong governance over national and cross-border payment schemes, promote continuous payments innovation and encourage active collaboration among key industry players. The Project Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a national payment project, working closely with industry stakeholders, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to ensure successful implementation within scope and timeline.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the national strategies and plans for the development of Singapore's payment infrastructures, to ensure their current resilience and capacity to enable market participant to capture opportunities in the payment landscape of the future

  • Analyse key trends driving payments innovation, cross-border payments, understand governance models and investments in payments infrastructures made by other countries, and derive lessons for Singapore

  • Work closely with payments ecosystem stakeholders to co-create payment strategies, obtain buy-in for Singapore's strategic interests, and coordinate implementation of these strategies

  • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones for successful implementation of project, including managing expectations and building trust and shared objectives between different stakeholder groups

Qualifications

  • Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a business, finance, technology or related field

  • Experience

  • Solid experience on successful project management on payments/ banking technology projects

  • Relevant experience in driving digital payments and financial technology development/ implementation

  • Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong understanding of payment systems, local and global payments landscape, financial technology and infrastructure, and banking industry trends would be an advantage

  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and execution, with strong understanding of project management methodologies and stakeholder management skills

  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to positively influence across all levels of internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Attributes

  • Strong interpersonal skills, easily connects with people

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team

  • A good team player who is highly proactive and self-motivated, with strong learning propensity on the payment industry and keen interest in growing Singapore as a financial centre

This will be a 1-year contract. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.

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