Associate Project Manager

• Collaborating with project managers to develop project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements. 
• Contributing to the development and upkeep of project documentation, with a specific focus on monitoring project budgets, invoicing, revenue recognition, and forecasting revenue/costs for active projects, along with other relevant operational duties. 
• Assisting the Project Manager in ensuring that the IFS project team is well-informed about the critical business requirements outlined by the customer. 
• Working under the guidance of the IFS Project Manager, as appropriate, to plan and execute specific project activities. 
• Assist the Project Manager to generate customer invoices, compile support documentation, and oversee the approval and payment processes with the Finance team. 
• Supporting Project Managers in providing month-end Cost & Revenue accrual data to the Finance team and facilitating the monthly reversal of project accruals. 
• Assisting in the monthly development of the Profit and Loss forecast and analysis for the Market Unit. 
• Addressing information requests from senior leadership and stakeholders. 
• Strengthening the knowledge base and collaboration tools within the team. 
• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the IFS consulting team are aware of the key business requirements set out by the customer. 
• Assist the IFS Project Manager in driving the Project Team and Customer team  
• Assist the IFS Project Manager in ensuring Quality and Value Assurance 
• Assist in ensure the scope of the delivery contract is according to IFS methodology 
• Identifying and highlighting project risks, recording them systematically, and communicating them effectively to the relevant stakeholders.

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or an applicable education in operations, or equivalent. 
• Certified Associate in Project Management, or equivalent Project Management Essentials certification, or equivalent project management experience  
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the consulting, enterprise software, or system integrators environments. 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Experience with participating in or managing software implementation projects 
• Proficiency in using productivity tools such as Excel, Excel Macros (VBA), MS Project, and SharePoint. 
• Good business aptitude and fast learner. 
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills. 
• Financial analysis and accounting knowledge. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Demonstrated ability to focus on detail, consistency and quality in written communications and presentations. 
• Mandarin speaking is preferred.