Senior Project Manager

Company Description

OUR STORY

Let’s be honest: there are lots of people out there doing what we do. We’re just not convinced they’re doing it right. Businesses are hungry for innovation and opportunity, but not at the cost of their independence. At Ollion, we’ve connected companies and capabilities around the world to help ambitious organizations make the most of their transformation and leave the status quo in the dust.

WORKING AT OLLION

Innovation is risky. It demands bold steps and big questions, but that’s the price of making change. We’ve got our head in the cloud and two feet on the ground, channeling tech’s endless potential towards a single goal: making a world of difference. And we’re building a global team to do just that— a team capable of making game-changing breakthroughs without ever losing sight of the people it will impact. This is more than consulting. This is the change you can be.

THE OLLION DIFFERENCE

At Ollion, we’re all in on your independence. Our teams are seasoned. Our solutions are straightforward—sometimes even groundbreaking. And our engagements? Exactly as long as you want them to be. We deliver fresh thinking and hard-earned insight in a way that works for you and your customers, arming your organization with everything you need to make your transformation truly mean something.

WORKING WITH OLLION (our clients’ experiences)

Progress matters more than process. Our global team of cloud-native pros is all about creating new and better ways to work—not just by solving your tech challenges, but by using technology to solve your business challenges. We keep the formulas, frameworks, and ten-point plans to a minimum, tackling your most pressing problems with a proprietary mix of good-old-fashioned ingenuity and refreshing humanity.

DIVERSITY AT OLLION 

One of our cultural keystones, ‘Find the angle’ recognizes that every individual has different aspirations, needs and brings a unique perspective. 

We value diversity, inclusion, and equity (DE&I) as core to our success. We believe that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas, leading to innovation, creativity, and better outcomes for our clients and our organization. We are on a journey and are committed to building a workplace that celebrates and respects individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and cultural heritage.

As our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our: 

• Awareness and sensitisation programs: to create awareness and sensitisation. We encourage open dialogue, active listening, and mutual respect, creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. 
• Dedicated efforts to building diverse teams: that leverage the strength of our differences to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation. By embracing diversity, we broaden our collective knowledge, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and unlock limitless potential for our employees.

Job Description

We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Project Manager to take the reins on complex, technology-focused projects, particularly those involving Data Analytics, migration assessments and execution involving Cloud Technologies.
This role is about more than just keeping things on track – it’s about steering the ship, anticipating challenges, and delivering top-notch solutions for enterprise clients.
You’ll be responsible for managing cloud-based transformations and executing large-scale technology projects in enterprise environment. Your expertise will help ensure that projects run smoothly, stakeholders are engaged, and both internal and external teams are aligned on the end goals. 
Areas where you'll need to shine:

• Leading Data Analytics and migration projects: You’ll be at the helm of data lake/warehouse implementations, migration assessments, and execution plans, ensuring everything moves seamlessly from start to finish.
• Stakeholder management: You won’t just manage; you’ll connect with senior technical leaders and business executives, making sure everyone is in sync and all concerns are addressed before they’re even raised.
• Planning & execution: Your plans are more than just documents; they’re blueprints for success. You’ll develop easy to understand project plans with Gantt charts, that account for dependencies, milestones, and critical paths, guiding your team through execution.
• Proactive problem-solving: You’ll anticipate risks and manage scope changes with ease, keeping projects on time and within budget.
• Navigating enterprise environments: Working with large organizations requires finesse. You’ll bring your expertise in managing within corporate structures, navigating approval processes, and aligning with enterprise project management frameworks.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A proven leader who has a track record managing projects or programs related to data analytics and data migration assessments and executions.
• Experience managing projects as an external vendor or consultant, understanding the nuances and challenges of delivering results from the outside, while ensuring alignment with client expectations and enterprise processes.
• Someone who thrives in enterprise environments and has experience working in high-impact / regulated industries such as finance or financial services.
• Strong stakeholder management – not just managing relationships but building them, especially with senior business executives and technical leaders.
• The ability to develop and execute detailed project plans with milestones, dependencies, and contingencies built-in. You’ve done this before, and you’re good at it.
• A problem-solver who doesn’t just react but proactively mitigates risks and handles scope changes with confidence and clarity.
• Experience leading teams of 5-10 direct reports, while also managing 25-30 internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tools like GanttPro, Microsoft Project, and Jira Advanced Roadmap to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years leading data-focused projects.
• A minimum BA degree in Engineering, IT, Economics, or a related field is required.
• Solid understanding of Data Architecture, Data Lakes/Warehouses, Data Engineering and Data science
• Solid Understanding of Cloud Technologies and the challenges and benefits of cloud technologies.
• Strong background working in enterprise environments, particularly in high-impact industries such as finance, financial services, banking, or insurance.
• Experience managing projects as an external vendor or consultant, with a clear understanding of the complexities and nuances of managing projects as an outsider.
• Demonstrated ability to create visually appealing documents and presentations for reporting, steering committees, and stakeholder updates. You should be able to articulate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to archive and recall memos, decisions, activity logs, and meeting notes quickly and efficiently. You’ve been in situations where pulling this information is critical to managing escalations or legal reviews.
• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, Agile, or Scrum Master are a plus but not required.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and work within enterprise project governance.
• Experience leading teams of 5-10 direct reports, while also managing 25-30 internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tools like GanttPro, Microsoft Project, and Jira Advanced Roadmap to keep projects on track.

Additional Information

BENEFITS & PERKS FOR WORKING AT OLLION

Our employees multiply their potential because they have opportunities to: Create a lasting Impact, Learn and Grow professionally & personally, Experience great Culture, and Be your Whole Self!

Beyond an amazing, collaborative work environment, great people, and inspiring, innovative work, we have some great benefits and perks:

• Benchmarked, competitive, in-market total rewards package including (but not limited to): base salary & short-term incentive for all employees
• Fully remote-first, small but Global organization; ‘learn wherever, whenever’ frees our people from a rigid view of learning and growth
• Retirement planning (i.e. CPF, EPF, company-matched 401(k))
• Globally, we build benefit plans that offer choices for whatever stage in life our employees are in and allow for flexibility as life happens. Employees have access to a fully comprehensive benefits package to choose the medical, dental, and vision insurance plan that best fits their lives. In addition to great healthcare coverage, we also offer all employees mental health resources and additional wellness programs.
• Generous time off and leave allowances
• And more!

Ollion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ollion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.