IT Project Manager (Smart Operations), Joint Operations Department

What the role is

Shape the Future of Smart Water Operations in Singapore

Join PUB as an IT Project Manager (Smart Operations) and lead digital initiatives that modernise critical water infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-impact projects at scale, work with smart technologies, and contribute directly to Singapore’s water security and sustainability ambitions.

What You’ll Do: Lead projects that bring smart monitoring, analytics, and fault detection into operations. You'll be at the forefront of implementing solutions that keep Singapore's water infrastructure running at peak efficiency—helping PUB become a more connected, resilient, and future-ready utility.

Your Impact

• Drive predictive and data-led capabilities that improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Strengthen mission-critical systems that support Singapore’s water security
• Turn operational challenges into practical, high-value digital solutions
• Lead teams and partners to deliver secure, enterprise-scale transformation

What We’re Looking For: A proactive and hands-on project manager with strong technical grounding, leadership skills, and the drive to use technology to solve real-world operational challenges.

You’ll be part of meaningful, large-scale transformation work with visible national impact—collaborating across operations and technology to shape a smarter, more sustainable utility.

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from requirements gathering to deployment and support
• Manage vendors and development teams to deliver quality solutions
• Oversee project plans, timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones
• Manage risks and ensure quality, security, and governance standards are met
• Coordinate stakeholders, technical teams, and business users effectively
• Drive project governance and maintain clear documentation
• Partner with operational stakeholders to deliver ICT changes aligned to digital strategy and government standards

What we are looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent
• 2+ years of IT project management experience in software delivery
• Strong track record in vendor management and solution delivery
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies; Agile certifications are a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Azure workload or cost monitoring is an advantage
• CITPM, PRINCE2, or PMP certification is an advantage

If you are excited by the opportunity to deliver impactful technology projects and help shape the future of smart operations, we invite you to join us.

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence.

NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.