Senior IT Project Governance Lead (Public Sector / Regulated Environment) – 12 Months Contract

Job Title: Senior IT Project Governance Lead (Public Sector / Regulated Environment) – 12 Months Contract Job Description: We are looking for a highly specialized IT Project Governance Lead to manage large-scale enterprise application portfolios within a regulated environment. This role requires deep expertise in project governance, audit compliance, vendor management, and production support oversight across multiple mission-critical systems. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring SLA adherence, managing complex stakeholder landscapes, and driving governance frameworks aligned with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: • Lead governance and oversight of large-scale enterprise application portfolios (15+ applications) • Manage SLA compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting • Oversee multi-vendor delivery teams across onshore/offshore models • Drive incident management, escalation handling, and service improvement initiatives • Engage with senior stakeholders and participate in steering committee discussions • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and government/regulatory standards Requirements (Strict Criteria): • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field • 15+ years of experience in IT project governance and delivery • Minimum 5+ years of experience in Singapore public sector or regulated environments • Proven experience managing multi-application support portfolios and large vendor teams • Hands-on experience with ITIL-based service management and audit/compliance frameworks • Certifications: PMP and ITIL (mandatory) • Experience in tools such as ServiceNow and JIRA (mandatory)