Project Manager - Career Development (Contract)

About the Role:

We’re looking for a strategic and people-oriented Project Manager – Career Development to support and evolve software engineering practices across a high-performing technology organization. The primary focus of this role will be leading Career Pathing initiative for Project and Program Management . This involves close collaboration with HR, engineering leadership, and subject matter experts to ensure the career pathways reflect both cross-functional competencies and technical specializations unique to. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of evolving technology roles, emerging skills, and the ability to apply and tailor industry frameworks to meet specific needs.

This is a 6-month contract role to start with. As this is a parental leave replacement position there is no extension for the role at this time.

The Project & Program Management Career Pathway has already progressed from Discovery phase (problem statement, scope, planning & working group formation) to Build phase.

Key Focus Areas:

• Drive the design and implementation of technical capability uplift programs and career development frameworks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering delivery, culture, and leadership support mechanisms.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and growth initiatives in alignment with organizational strategies.
• Partner closely with senior engineering leadership, people teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across the region.
• In addition to the Career Pathing initiative, the role may also contribute to the following projects and programs during H1 FY26: Rolling out new Learning & Development (L&D) metrics across the Technology organization. Implementing a new Promotion Framework for the Technology function. Supporting the launch of new Technology Graduate Program , scheduled for September 2025

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 7+ years’ experience in software development environments with exposure to engineering enablement or practices.
• Background in HR Business Partnering , Organizational Development (OD) , or Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD)
• Proficient in Agile Project Management methodologies
• Experience working with technology or digital job architecture
• Proven track record of leading impactful, cross-functional initiatives within fast-paced, agile tech organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A collaborative leader with a growth mindset, systems thinking approach, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proven expertise in role design and career path mapping
• Strong facilitation and workshop delivery skills
• Prior experience collaborating with software engineers and working across technology job families in digital or online businesses
• Consulting experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with industry frameworks such as SFIA or Radford is a strong advantage

Argyll Scott Consulting Pte Ltd

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.