About this role
<p>The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in the Asia Pacific region.</p><p><span style=""><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="">Global Program Support</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Perform as the APAC IT representative in Global project such as Global HR system implementation and Data Platform Implementation and other global initiative.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Assist the Global IT Project Manager in planning, execution, and reporting.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Ensure APAC activities align with global project governance, standards, and timelines.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Participate in global Project meeting, status meetings, and design discussions.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="">APAC IT Project Management</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Manage end-to-end APAC IT workstreams (planning, design, build, test, deployment, hypercare).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Develop and maintain APAC-specific project plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Coordinate IT activities across multiple APAC countries and SMBC group companies.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Track progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and mitigations.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="">Stakeholder & Vendor Management</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Perform as the primary liaison between:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Global IT team</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">APAC business user, IT, and business stakeholders</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">External vendors / system integrators</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Facilitate alignment between regional requirements and global system design.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Manage the report and escalation to APAC managements and managers and stakeholders including senior managements,</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Manage regional vendors, including timelines, deliverables, and quality control</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="">System Integration & IT Delivery</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Oversee APAC IT aspects such as:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">System integrations (upstream/downstream systems)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Data migration and validation</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Security, access control, and compliance</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Infrastructure and environment readiness</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Ensure APAC requirements comply with local regulatory, data privacy, and security policies.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="">Change, Testing & Deployment</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Coordinate APAC involvement in:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="circle"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Cutover and go-live preparation</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Post-go-live support and stabilization</span></li> </ul> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Support regional change management, user communication, and training coordination.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="">Reporting & Documentation</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Produce clear status reports, dashboards, and escalation materials for APAC and global audiences.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Maintain accurate project documentation in line with global standards.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>Requirements </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Finance, or a related discipline.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">10–15 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within data, analytics, or enterprise transformation initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Proven track record leading regionally distributed or global programs, preferably across APAC. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Extensive experience interacting with senior business stakeholders, including executives, country heads, and functional leaders. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Strong background in managing business-facing change, including requirement alignment, impact assessment, and adoption. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services, banking, or large enterprises) is strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Demonstrated success in stakeholder alignment, expectation management, and conflict resolution across diverse business units.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Highly skilled in communication, influence, and negotiation, particularly in matrix and cross-cultural environments.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Ability to translate business objectives and outcomes into actionable data delivery plans without deep technical intervention.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Strong understanding of end-to-end delivery lifecycle for data and analytics initiatives from a business and governance perspective.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Capability to structure workstreams, manage interdependencies, and drive accountability across multiple teams.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Solid risk, issue, and dependency management skills with a proactive, outcome-driven mindset.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Good conceptual understanding of: </span> <ul> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Enterprise data platforms and analytics capabilities</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Data governance, data ownership, and data quality principles</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Regulatory, data privacy, and information security considerations</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Ability to engage credibly with technical teams while maintaining a business-oriented focus on outcomes, value, and adoption.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and hands-on execution approach.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Highly organized, resilient, and comfortable operating in complex environments.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Collaborative, diplomatic, and culturally sensitive.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Experience leading APAC or multi-country initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Exposure to enterprise data transformation or data governance programs.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Program / Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage.</span></li> </ul>