Program Manager

This is a 6-month contract role under Optimum Solutions.

This role supports our client, a leading Southeast Asian superapp that offers a wide range of services, including mobility, food delivery, and digital payments.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 10AM - 7PM

(inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break)

Key Responsibilities:

. Manage project timelines, define milestones, track and report progress, identify risks, and resolve impediments.

. Work with cross-functional teams of Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, Analysts, and QA to ensure successful program delivery.

. Serve as the primary communication interface for complex programs spanning multiple engineering organizations.

. Drive roadmap planning and prioritization processes.

. Facilitate effective communication among management, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to ensure aligned goals.

Qualifications:

. 3-5 years of relevant experience in consulting, strategy, program management, or a related field, preferably in an enterprise or technology environment.

. Experience in strategic planning, project management, business process improvement, or operational support, preferably in a multinational or regional environment. Experience in an in-house technology environment is an advantage.

. Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects across multiple markets or geographies.

. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

. Strong business acumen, resourcefulness, and ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.

. Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels, from understanding the big picture to managing implementation details.

. Ability to produce hands-on deliverables, including requirements, project plans, status reports, training materials, and rollout plans.

. Strong ownership of deliverables and outcomes, with the ability to manage priorities independently and effectively.