Yiling Tan

PMP® Certified | Project Governance & Financial Control Specialist

Singapore

About

PMP-certified project governance professional with over 15 years of experience in financial control, portfolio oversight, and structured project delivery within global technology organizations including Murex, IBM, and HP. Combining a technical foundation in Computer & Information Sciences (NUS) with strong financial governance expertise, I specialize in enabling project delivery excellence through budget analysis, KPI monitoring, risk control, and cross-functional coordination across APAC. Recognized for delivering reliable insights that support leadership decision-making, safeguard compliance, and optimize project execution efficiency.

Experience

  • Murex (Singapore)
    • Service Offer Product Management / Scrum Master
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Operate at the intersection of service product governance, estimation model alignment, and regional factory execution. • Contribute to the global service estimation model and ensure alignment between service definition, estimation, and delivery • Facilitate service roadmap initiatives as Scrum Master, enabling cross-region collaboration and execution transparency • Support regional factory governance and ensure adherence to global standards and KPIs • Provide structured feedback from delivery execution to strengthen estimation and service definition consistency

    • Associate Project Manager
      Dec 2018 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      • Supported project delivery governance by ensuring adherence to established methodologies and organizational standards • Provided structured project status reporting covering risks, issues, resource allocation and milestone tracking • Monitored project budgets, staffing evolution and KPI trends; highlight variances and potential risks • Coordinated governance meetings to facilitate transparent communication across teams • Managed issue logs and enhancement tracking to support timely resolution and on-time go-live • Oversaw documentation completion to ensure proper knowledge transfer and client accessibility • Supported client license deployment in alignment with contractual terms

    • Central Service Office
      Jun 2012 - Nov 2018 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      • Managed monthly time and expense validation across APAC to ensure billing accuracy • Conducted portfolio budget tracking and KPI monitoring • Maintained change request tracking for budget baseline adjustments • Prepared annual budgets and supported quarterly re-forecast exercises • Oversaw presales governance including proposal and SOW tracking • Prepared monthly and quarterly performance decks for leadership review

  • Assistant Business Office Manager - Enterprise Services at HP
    Apr 2011 - May 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Managed revenue forecasting and monitored monthly consumption trends • Ensured invoicing accuracy through validation of usage data • Coordinated procurement of IT infrastructure and services across Singapore and US • Maintained asset and license tracking databases to support audit readiness

  • IBM (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Business Analyst
      Jan 2011 - Apr 2011 · 4 mos

      • Tracked ASEAN internal Telco costs and supported monthly accrual and forecast processes • Participated in governance discussions with Delivery Managers and Project Managers

    • AP Account Business Office Lead - Strategic Outsourcing
      Oct 2008 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Managed consumption validation and ARC/RRC forecasting to ensure reporting accuracy • Collaborated with global teams to resolve financial discrepancies • Supported audit preparation and business control processes • Standardized time-tracking practices across 14 APAC countries • Mentored junior PMO specialists

    • AP Program Management Office Specialist - Strategic Outsourcing
      Jan 2007 - Sep 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Supported procurement coordination for infrastructure projects • Managed cost tracking and reporting activities • Maintained project work item structures and time-tracking processes • Assisted in regional operational reporting and documentation

  • Human Resources Assistant at Schroders
    May 2006 - Dec 2006 · 8 mos

    • Supported recruitment coordination, training administration, and HR documentation • Assisted with employment records and tax preparation while ensuring process accuracy and compliance

  • Product Management Assistant at BASF
    May 2005 - Aug 2005 · 4 mos

    • Supported order management and pricing validation processes • Conducted product data reviews to ensure pricing accuracy and delivery alignment