We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to spearhead the next phase of payments development in Singapore, in particular, the establishment of the Singapore Payments Network (SPaN). SPaN was set up by MAS and the Association of Banks in Singapore in 2025 to provide strong governance over national and cross-border payment schemes, promote continuous payments innovation and encourage active collaboration among key industry players. The Project Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a national payment project, working closely with industry stakeholders, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to ensure successful implementation within scope and timeline.
Project Manager, Payments Development and Data Connectivity (Contract)
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Fixed Terms
Closing on 21 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Your responsibilities will include the following:
Shape the national strategies and plans for the development of Singapore’s payment infrastructures, to ensure their current resilience and capacity to enable market participant to capture opportunities in the payment landscape of the future
Analyse key trends driving payments innovation, cross-border payments, understand governance models and investments in payments infrastructures made by other countries, and derive lessons for Singapore
Work closely with payments ecosystem stakeholders to co-create payment strategies, obtain buy-in for Singapore’s strategic interests, and coordinate implementation of these strategies
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones for successful implementation of project, including managing expectations and building trust and shared objectives between different stakeholder groups
What we are looking for
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a business, finance, technology or related field
Experience
Solid experience on successful project management on payments/ banking technology projects
Relevant experience in driving digital payments and financial technology development/ implementation
Knowledge and Skills
Strong understanding of payment systems, local and global payments landscape, financial technology and infrastructure, and banking industry trends would be an advantage
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and execution, with strong understanding of project management methodologies and stakeholder management skills
Effective communication skills, with the ability to positively influence across all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attributes
Strong interpersonal skills, easily connects with people
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
A good team player who is highly proactive and self-motivated, with strong learning propensity on the payment industry and keen interest in growing Singapore as a financial centre
This will be a 1-year contract. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS is the central bank of Singapore. Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.
About your application process
This job is closing on 21 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Monetary Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.