Regional Programme Manager (APAC)
TurnerTownsend · Singapore, Asia, sg ·
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
Oversees multiple regional projects from planning to delivery, ensuring governance, risk management, and performance tracking for Turner & Townsend’s APAC operations.
Programme & Project Management
- Lead multiple projects across a defined region, overseeing end‑to‑end delivery from initiation through completion
- Provide programme‑level support to regional and country leadership
- Manage regional reporting cycles and ensure timely updates on cost, schedule, risks, issues, and benefits
- Act as a champion for standard project management tools, processes, and data integrity
Business Case & Planning
- Support strategy teams in developing high‑level project costs, timelines, and execution strategies
- Facilitate cross‑functional working groups to build clear and robust business cases
- Collaborate with workplace, design, and delivery teams to define project briefs and viable solutions
- Develop initial schedules, project management plans, risk assessments, cost estimates, and key documentation
- Produce and coordinate project execution documents through formal approval governance
Project Mobilisation & Delivery Support
- Support mobilisation of approved projects, including onboarding and capability development of project teams
- Ensure effective handover to appointed project managers and ongoing delivery readiness
- Provide coaching, feedback, and capability uplift to project management and commercial teams
- Act as a central escalation point for programme‑level risks, issues, and performance
- Assure delivery partners operate within agreed scope and contractual obligations
Governance & Assurance
- Establish and maintain project, programme, and portfolio governance frameworks
- Lead regular governance forums, working groups, and steering committee interactions
- Plan and deliver annual governance and assurance calendars, including reviews and approvals
- Provide independent assurance across delivery phases, reporting, controls, and supplier performance
- Ensure audit‑ready documentation and consistent application of project management standards
Risk, Performance & Reporting
- Review project documentation and assurance checklists to track delivery performance
- Ensure consistent and timely monthly reporting aligned to governance rhythms
- Escalate performance, risk, and delivery concerns to senior stakeholders for resolution
- Degree in Project Management or equivalent field
- At least 8 years of working experience in related field, preferably from financial services industry
- Proven experience leading multi‑project programmes across regions
- Strong end‑to‑end project delivery capability, from business case through execution and closure
- Deep expertise in governance, assurance, risk, and performance management
- Track record of mobilising project teams and embedding consistent delivery standards
- Confident senior‑stakeholder partner with experience supporting regional and country leadership
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