Manager, Planning, Performance & Standardization, Group Technology & Ops

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Cost Management

• Support annual budgeting exercises for Wholesale Banking & Global Markets, covering Technology CAPEX, Project OPEX, Pre-ITC initiatives, departmental expenses, and workforce costs.
• Consolidate budget submissions and coordinate with Finance, business units, and programme managers to ensure timely and accurate planning.
• Monitor budget utilization, actual spend, forecasts, and variances against approved budgets.
• Prepare management reports and presentations to support financial reviews and decision-making.
• Support cost governance activities including technology charge reviews and budget tracking.

Workforce Planning, Hiring & Resource Management

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end resource hiring and renewal processes for temporary, and professional services resources.
• Facilitate procurement-related activities including eCRF, SOW, Work Orders, eMemos, Purchase Requisitions, and related approval documentation.
• Partner with hiring managers, HR, suppliers, and procurement teams to ensure timely onboarding, renewals, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Track and monitor headcount utilization, hiring progress, workforce costs, and Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) outcomes.
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation activities to optimize workforce utilization across strategic programs

Project Portfolio & Governance Support

• Maintain and enhance management dashboards to provide accurate and timely business, financial, and project insights.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI and Excel to support management decision-making.
• Analyze trends, identify risks, and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Automate data retrieval and reporting processes to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Customize reporting views to meet evolving management and business requirements.

Risk, Control & Compliance

• Support execution of KRCSA activities including planning, testing, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, vendor management, hiring, and governance policies.
• Investigate process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare training materials and provide guidance on governance and control processes.
• Coordinate remediation activities and support risk management initiatives across the department.

Planning & Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Finance, HR, COO Office, Procurement, Technology teams, and business units on business management activities.
• Coordinate invoice processing, purchase order management, and vendor-related matters.
• Support office administration, premises planning, BCM, and departmental operational activities when required.
• Organize and support departmental events such as townhalls, workshops, and other employee engagement initiatives.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Leverage automation and GenAI tools to reduce manual effort and strengthen controls.
• Drive standardization of reporting, workflow, and governance processes.
• Implement process enhancements to improve transparency, compliance, and productivity

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/IT or related field.
• Minimum 1 to 5 years of experience in business management, workforce planning, project governance, financial planning, procurement operations, or related functions.
• Experience managing end-to-end resource hiring, vendor engagement, procurement, or contract administration processes.
• Experience supporting budgeting, cost tracking, and management reporting activities.
• Experience working in financial services, technology, operations, or large corporate environments is preferred.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in dashboard development and data visualization using Power BI and Excel.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Co-Pilot
  
  

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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