Project Manager (Lead or Principal), Singapore

Note: This role can either be offered at a Lead or Principal level depending on the skills, experiences and knowledge of the candidate progressed to final steps of the process.

Who we are

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world's leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2500+ employees, 80 nationalities with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients, with SimCorp as the overarching company brand and Axioma as a key product brand. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide high-quality solutions to our clients. While seeking to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional; it is essential.

Why this role is important to us

SimCorp Asia is building out our Project Management Service Line, with a focus on improving commercial and delivery management of SimCorp’s offerings. We are looking for experienced Senior Project Managers to oversee the delivery of SimCorp Dimension and related services with asset managers, fund managers, banks, insurance companies, and pension funds across the Asia Pacific. You will be responsible for all aspects of implementation projects including client engagement, resource and financial management, and stakeholder complexity. You will promote project management with a focus on providing greater customer value and outcomes while better measuring and reducing risk for SimCorp.

What you will be responsible for

Your responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Delivering all aspects of the SimCorp implementation across products and services, including clarification and design, configuration, data conversion, integration, testing, and training.
• Managing multiple implementation-related workstreams - identifying all required tasks, dependencies, and time/resource estimations as well as providing regular status updates.
• Managing handovers from Presales to Onboarding and from Onboarding to Run.
• Facilitating business requirements gathering workshops.
• Contributing to improvement and documentation of best practices for implementation projects globally in collaboration with Global PMO.
• Creating and maintaining required project artefacts such as project plans, reports, and RAID change requests.
• Accurately monitoring customer feedback and reporting.
• Consistently identifying and mitigating risk.
• Motivating the project team and ensuring continuous improvement within the team.

What we value

Most important is that you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. We would expect you to be proficient in several of the following skills and be able to upskill to a high standard for the remainder:

• Established history of delivering multi-stream projects in complex business environments.
• PMI/Prince 2 or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge and experience of the Investment Management/Asset Management/Financial Services industries is beneficial.
• Familiarity with implementation-focused projects in the Financial Technology sector is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel to client sites within Asia Pacific, from time to time.
• Availability to come into the SimCorp office 2 times/week.

Benefits

In addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work & life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer a personalized approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: https://www.simcorp.com/about-us/career/open-positions. Since SimCorp operates in 20+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country.

Next Steps

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible; we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

For any questions you are welcome to contact BJ Chua, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, at beej.chua@simcorp.com. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

By Joining our team, you will have the chance to:

• Become part of a thriving company comprising collaborative, curious, courageous, and capable employees.
• Explore a multitude of exciting learning and development opportunities, supported by our tailored learning guild.
• Engage with highly skilled and experienced colleagues, each bringing their diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Join a company that not only values but consistently advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, promoting a truly inclusive and empowering environment.