Programme Manager (Freelance (6–12 months))

Location: Singapore

Contract Type: Freelance (6–12 months)

Who We Are

Chesamel Group is an agile consultancy headquartered in London, focused on driving extraordinary growth for forward-thinking businesses through innovative, bespoke solutions. The team challenges traditional thinking to deliver transformative business outcomes using human ingenuity and advanced technology.

We listen with intent, connect brilliant minds, develop bold ideas, and create solutions so our partners achieve extraordinary success. Which is why some of the world’s biggest and best-known tech companies choose to work with us.

The Team

Chesamel has a large team of marketing experts delivering on client projects across the globe, ranging from fully integrated and embedded consultancy to ad-hoc on demand project delivery. You will be joining a collective focused on delivering excellent client servicing while leading business transformation for our clients.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of Go-to-Market (GTM) initiatives with startup partners. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external startup teams to ensure programs are delivered on time, milestones are achieved, and strategic objectives are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of GTM programs involving startup partners.
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive successful program execution.
• Track project milestones, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely delivery.
• Facilitate regular meetings, provide status updates, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Monitor deliverables and ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Support continuous process improvements to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with startups, technology companies, or innovation programs is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Trello, or similar platforms is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Marketing, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting Go-to-Market (GTM) initiatives, startup ecosystems, or partnership programs.
• Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies is a plus.