Cybersecurity Project Manager
Summary
Oversee a global cybersecurity program for APAC at a major investment bank, coordinating cross-regional teams, budgets, and executive reporting while ensuring on-time, secure project delivery.
For this position, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Project Manager to assist one of our key clients – a leading global investment bank.
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:
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)
- Partners with APAC ITP and local territories lead to identify KPI gaps, propose enhancements and track improvement initiatives.
- Support department activities and initiatives (e.g., budget, tools roll-outs, etc)
Technical Requirements:
- 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.
- 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
•Work-life balance: Hybrid working mode, 18 days of Annual leave
•Health & insurance: Comprehensive coverage including General Practitioner, hospitalization, dental, and optical
•Performance incentives: Annual bonus based on individual performance
•Learning & development: Training programs, certification opportunities, and training incentives to support career growth
•Team culture: Regular team-building activities and social events