Senior Assistant Manager, NCIS (Project Management)

Career in the Hospital
Join our incredible team at the National University Hospital (NUH), where we believe that a hospital is more than just a workplace. Every day, we witness the remarkable impact that our healthcare professionals can have on individuals, families, and entire communities.

At NUH, we are driven by a shared purpose – to lend a helping hand to those in need, to be a source of support and healing, and to empower patients to live their best lives.
We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join us as we transform lives and create a lasting impact in the lives of our patients. The impact you make at NUH will be profound, regardless of the role you take up in the hospital.

About NUH
The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what’s now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

About Department and Purpose of the Position

The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) is a national specialist centre under the National University Health System (NUHS). It is the only public cancer centre in Singapore treating both paediatric and adult cancers in one facility.

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Senior Assistant Manager, to be part of our incredible Project Management Office, in NCIS Ops & Admin. The incumbent will be responsible for instituting a culture of accountability, planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to delivery, ensuring that resources are allocated optimally, and that every project meets its objectives within the set timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Project Management framework
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables
• Define and deploy work streams, roles and responsibilities, and steering committees
• Coordinate and oversee project activities, resource allocation and ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Drive project progress and communicate critical updates and reports to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
• Define, assess and track the impact of change requests; addressing and resolving issues and requests, offering first-level support to stakeholders during project implementation
• Conduct functional testing to verify that the proposed solution aligns with user requirements and complete User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure project completeness
• Create and maintain project documentation and user manuals
• Delivering user training through web or on-site sessions
• Develop communication plans for timely engagement and involvement of stakeholders for all projects and initiatives
• Drive process improvements and best practices in project management methodologies
• Other project duties as assigned by the reporting manager

Key Requirements

You should be a high-potential executive who is passionate, committed and keen to establish a career in the Public Healthcare with the following attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of project management experience (within the medical device or healthcare industry is a plus)
• Proven track record in managing projects from inception to implementation
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.) in a regulated environment
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills to ensure timely, clear, and concise information flow among all stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to details
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Flexibility to adapt and work under a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Strong team player who thrives on excellence and continuous improvement
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) is a plus

Closing & Applications
When you join NUH, you become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, knowledge, and compassion all come together.

Working in healthcare offers satisfaction that extend far beyond the ordinary. The smiles of gratitude from patients and the profound sense of fulfilment that comes from helping others cannot be measured. It is a career that allows for both personal and professional growth. The challenges you encounter in this rapidly evolving industry push you to constantly expand your knowledge and skills, as well as encourage lifelong learning.

Be a part of a team that gets to create a transformative healthcare experience for our patients and professionals alike.