We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the implementation and rollout of Optical, a secure, government-grade headless CMS designed for centralized content management and flexible front-end delivery. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in managing digital platforms, especially CMS-based solutions, and a strong understanding of public sector requirements for security, scalability, and content governance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project delivery for the implementation of Optical CMS across multiple digital channels (websites, apps, and services).
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, UX/UI designers, content teams, and infrastructure/security stakeholders.
- Ensure all project deliverables comply with government security policies, data governance requirements, and accessibility standards (e.g., IM8, PDPA, WCAG).
- Act as the main liaison between government agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, resolve issues, and manage expectations.
- Oversee CMS content migration efforts and ensure seamless integration with frontend delivery systems.
- Facilitate regular progress meetings, steering committee updates, and risk reviews.
- Support testing, UAT, and cutover activities; ensure robust change and release management processes.
- Document SOPs, knowledge transfer plans, and maintenance workflows post-implementation.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in digital platforms or CMS implementation within the public sector.
- Proven experience managing government or enterprise-scale web/content systems.
- Familiarity with headless CMS architecture, content APIs, and frontend/backend decoupling.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and cybersecurity principles.
- Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Optical or similar headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Strapi, Sanity).
- Working knowledge of front-end technologies (React, Next.js) and API-driven systems.
- Understanding of Singapore Government Cloud (GCC+) environment is advantageous.