Business Project Manager,VP (6 months contract)

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. A leading global financial institution is seeking a Vice President Business Manager Projects for a 6-month contract based in Singapore. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving regional Global Markets initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. You will be empowered to shape project delivery, governance, and reporting standards while fostering strong relationships and supporting strategic business objectives. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to shared and sustainable growth, offering an inclusive environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional development supported. With flexible working opportunities and access to generous pension contributions, this position provides a unique platform for you to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected financial group. You will join a globally recognised financial institution with a rich history and extensive network, providing you with unparalleled exposure to international markets and cross-functional collaboration. The organisation prioritises flexibility, inclusivity, and professional growth, ensuring you have access to training opportunities, supportive leadership, and generous pension contributions as part of your employment package. This role places you at the heart of strategic project management, allowing you to influence key decisions, drive delivery momentum, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across diverse business areas. What you'll do: As Vice President Business Manager Projects in Singapore, you will be entrusted with overseeing complex regional initiatives within Global Markets. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve orchestrating the planning process for major projects—setting clear milestones and governance structures that enable seamless execution. You will act as the central point of coordination between APAC branches and various head office functions; synthesising updates into actionable insights for senior management. By preparing executive-level presentations and management reports that distil complex information into concise messages for decision-makers, you will facilitate effective governance. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying potential delivery challenges or risks early on; recommending solutions that keep projects aligned with strategic goals. Building collaborative relationships across departments such as Sales, Trading, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Credit, IT—and leading meetings that drive consensus—will be essential for success. You will also champion robust documentation practices while proactively managing risks through thorough impact assessments. Ultimately your role is integral in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently within established controls while supporting broader business management objectives. Lead the planning and oversight of regional Global Markets projects by establishing clear project plans, milestones, governance forums, action logs, and status reporting that ensure transparency and accountability throughout the initiative lifecycle. Drive delivery momentum by following up on key deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues with discipline, ensuring timely resolution or escalation as appropriate to maintain project progress. Coordinate progress updates from APAC branches as well as relevant head office and regional functions, synthesising information into decision-ready reports for senior management. Prepare high-quality executive presentations, steering materials, management reports, and other documentation required for effective project governance and stakeholder decision-making. Analyse project performance data to identify bottlenecks or emerging risks and recommend practical actions that keep initiatives on track while maintaining alignment with organisational priorities. Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across Global Client Planning, Sales, Trading, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Credit, and IT teams to align them around project objectives and priorities. Lead project meetings and governance forums by setting agendas, tracking decisions, assigning action ownerships, and following up with accountable stakeholders to ensure commitments are met. Influence stakeholders across the region by resolving competing priorities and communicating project updates clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to foster trust and understanding. Establish robust project governance standards including documentation protocols and reporting requirements so that materials remain accurate, current, and accessible to all relevant parties. Proactively identify project risks or delays by conducting impact analysis and proposing mitigation actions while ensuring compliance with internal policies, governance standards, control requirements, and confidentiality obligations. What you bring: To excel as Vice President Business Manager Projects you will bring substantial experience managing large-scale cross-functional programmes within financial institutions. Your proven track record demonstrates not only technical expertise but also interpersonal sensitivity—enabling you to build trust-based relationships across diverse teams. You possess advanced knowledge of banking operations combined with familiarity in Global Markets environments which allows you to navigate complex regulatory landscapes confidently. Your communication style is both clear and considerate; adept at translating intricate concepts into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. You thrive in collaborative settings where influencing others respectfully leads to shared outcomes. Your proficiency in Microsoft Office ensures your reporting materials are polished while your commitment to robust governance safeguards organisational interests. Project management certifications further validate your dedication to best practices. Above all your approach reflects empathy professionalism discretion—and an unwavering focus on delivering results through teamwork. At least 7 years of Project / Programme Management experience, including leading complex cross-functional initiatives, project governance, delivery management, executive reporting, and risk / issue management. Proven experience in banking and financial markets, including exposure to Global Markets-related products, business activities, initiatives, or regulatory projects. Strong senior stakeholder management and influencing capability, with the ability to drive delivery across functions, locations, and organisational levels through collaboration rather than direct authority. Demonstrated ability to operate dependably under pressure—managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously while exercising sound judgement in balancing deadlines against stakeholder needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital; you must be able to distil complex issues into concise messages tailored for senior management audiences. Strong influencing abilities coupled with negotiation skills allow you to provide constructive challenge when needed; driving accountability across functions without compromising professionalism or discretion. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel/PowerPoint/Word) is required; you should be comfortable producing high-quality management materials for executive consumption. Proven capability to lead through influence rather than authority—working effectively within multicultural environments while maintaining a strong control mindset. What sets this company apart: This global financial institution stands out due to its longstanding heritage of over three centuries serving clients worldwide through an extensive network spanning more than fifty countries. Its mission centres on building trust through close collaboration among operating companies—responding flexibly to evolving customer needs while fostering communal growth for society at large. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated; professional development is actively encouraged via training opportunities; supportive leadership guides career progression; generous pension contributions reward loyalty; flexible working arrangements promote work-life balance; knowledge sharing networks empower personal growth. The organisation’s commitment extends beyond commercial success—prioritising ethical conduct sustainability interdependence among teams—and nurturing talent from under-represented backgrounds. Joining this institution means becoming part of a dependable community dedicated not only to financial excellence but also positive societal impact. What's next: If you are ready to take your career forward by contributing your expertise within a globally respected financial institution apply now! Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.