Cyber Security Project Manager

The Project Manager drives the delivery of the global Cyber program for APAC, coordinating cross-functional teams to implement a portfolio of cybersecurity projects across the region.

Candidate Success Factors:

The ideal candidate must have a solid background in Program / Project management in IT security, particularly in MNC environment and possess excellent organization and stakeholder’s management skills.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Manage the global Cyber program for APAC for a portfolio of projects:

• Manage the lifecycle of the projects in their different phases (framing, validation, execution and transition to Run), in coordination with Global PMO
• Relay the global updates, risks and priorities during each phase of the projects
• Coordinate the different dedicated resources of the projects and other contributors (e.g.

local or regional IT and Security teams) for execution of the tasks on time and within budget

• Contribute to the global steering activities of the projects and gather the regional updates and risks from the different regional or local stakeholders
• Regularly prepare and present strategic updates to the APAC ITP ExCo as well as other APAC management committees
• Manage the resource/financial planning related to the projects (incl. hiring & onboarding of project resources)

Contributing Responsibilities

1. Partners with APAC ITP and local territories lead to identify KPI gaps, propose enhancements and track improvement initiatives.
2. Support department activities and initiatives (e.g., budget, tools roll-outs, etc).

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical:

• Proven track record of managing programs with multiple cross-regional stakeholders.
• Good knowledge (or pass experiences) in cyber security activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of using AI or machine-learning techniques in cyber-security projects (such as reporting, analysis.etc..) is an advantage

Behavioral :

• Adapted communications to different audience
• Ability to work and coordinate people across multiple domains, with different priorities and interests
• Capacity to synthetize and to articulate complex problem statements for decisions
• Financial planning proficiency
• Identifies risks, gaps and opportunities; provides data-driven recommendations.
• Thrives in a fast-changing environment; manages tight deadlines with composure.

Specific Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business or related field. Master Degree a plus.
• 8+ years’ experience delivering security-focused projects in an MNC (banking, consulting, or technology). Experience in the banking sector specifically.
• PMP certification (or equivalent); CISSP, CISM or CISA a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English. French and Chinese a Plus.