Director, Project Management Office

Join to apply for the Director, Project Management Office role at MUFG Join to apply for the Director, Project Management Office role at MUFG Direct Recruiter at MUFG Bank, Singapore via Robert Walters | Talent Acquisition, HR Purpose of role: Responsible for overseeing, providing guidance, and support for the roll-out of key projects within APAC Transaction Banking division. This will be done both through managing projects directly and supporting others to manage projects by implementing templates / tools / techniques, in line with Project Management industry best practice. The role is expected to work on a wide range of projects that may be assigned, in line with the objectives of the department. Job Responsibilities: Strategic Define the strategic objectives of the PMO and implement various programs to meet the objectives. Develop, own and ensure compliance with project management standards that are mutually aligned with MUFG and industry best practices. Provide project management tools and templates for use across the team / organization. Support the management of the APAC Transaction Banking project portfolio to ensure effective prioritization and resource allocation. Monitor project progress, budgets, risks / issues, and overall project health of assigned projects. Provide reporting / regular updates to leadership on project statuses and outcomes. Support wider team with their adherence to the project lifecycle management process. Continuously assess and improve the project governance model. Aligning with HO's project life cycle guidelines, explore any room to further improve existing APAC governance scheme Ensure project delivery is achieved against defined timelines and budgets secured. Support raising of budget through internal budget process for projects as required People Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide training and development opportunities for staff for Project Management related topics. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Engage with senior stakeholders to understand priorities and communicate project status and outcomes. Others/Control Oversee resource planning and allocation across assigned projects to mitigate risks and optimize efficiency. Job Requirements: Degree holder Minimum 12 years’ experience in Project Management or Programme Management within Banking & Financial Services. Experience in overseeing a wide variety of projects Strategic mind set, experience in interacting with multiple stakeholders (Development Leads, Project Managers, senior stakeholders, business users, etc.). Proven track record with hands-on experience to deliver positive outcomes in ambiguous environments Experience in the establishment of frameworks, processes, procedures for large organizations Collaborative with a growth mindset Analytical, critical thinking skills Open-minded and innovative in exploring new and alternative solutions to optimize process, arriving at sound decisions and solutions. A strong leader who can communicate his/her ideas and views persuasively and sustain positive relationships with team members and other stakeholders. Finance background / qualification as well as any Project Management qualifications are preferable. (Agile / PRINCE2 / PMP) Experience in working in the multinational environment to understand the diversity and cultural differences Excellent presentation skills to deliver messages to the audience both technical domain people and non-technical people. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance and Project Management Industries Banking and Investment Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MUFG by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director Project Management Office” roles. Director, Project Management - Southern Region (Industrial/Data Center/Commercial) Deputy General Manager, Global Reefer & Special Project Cargo Strategic Sales Director - Public Sector IT Senior Manager (Project Management), Campus Planning and Development Manager/Senior Manager, Project Management Office, RHSO (3-year contract) Senior Manager (Project Management), Campus Planning and Development Senior Manager, Regional Project Management, Data Centre Senior Manager/Manager, Project Management (1-year contract) Manager, Regional Project & Construction Management (Data Centre) Deputy IT Project / Service Delivery Manager (SAP) Senior Manager - Project Management (Distribution Centre/Warehouse Automation) Queenstown, Central Singapore Community Development Council, Singapore 1 month ago Project Manager (Application and Product Management) Senior Manager (Finance Shared Services CoE Project Management) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 8/24/2025