Cybersecurity Project Manager

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the last four decades, the company grew from strength to strength and is today involved in the primary businesses of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security, Ground Transportation and Digital Identity & Security. Thales today employs over 2,100 people in Singapore across all its business areas.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead a team of more than 20 people over a range of medium to large scale/complex projects
- Working with customers/stakeholders to align project objectives, propose delivery schedules and secure necessary resources
- Planning all project work streams based on a detailed understanding of project scope and deliverables
- Work closely with the operations and delivery teams to ensure smooth transition into operations for ongoing BAU management.
- Coordinating with key stakeholders across teams to improve alignment, develop joint priorities with the technology and business teams
- Working with vendors to manage scope, schedule and cost for project deliverables
- Success will be evident in the measurement of clear planning of project scope, timeliness of deliverables, managing customer expectations and successful completion of project milestones.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- At least 8 - 10 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Applications or Infrastructure Projects
- 5 to 8 years' experience as a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager delivering tech initiatives preferably cybersecurity initiatives
- Experience working with broad groups of stakeholders including senior leadership
- Experience using data and metrics to measure impact and determine improvements
- Experience presenting metrics and progress against goals to senior leadership Preferred Qualifications
- PMO related qualifications (eg. PMP, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, APM, CSM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage
- Demonstrated 5 years’ progressive management experience, from mid to large-scale transformational projects
- Proven effectiveness driving complex multi-stakeholder planning processes, driving cross-team programs to desired results, and managing risk.
- Proven track record in delivering IT projects/programs with mixed complexity and high quality while tracking project budget, scope, and schedule.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, effective in matrix management and team building
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak to technical-level staff and summarize communications for business stakeholders and executives
- Strong financial understanding and ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Highly effective in managing the risk and cost implications of IT contracts or contract negotiations
- Experience taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Good understanding of Cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirement and cybersecurity controls and solutions
- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance methodologies.
- Effective problem-solving and mediation skills
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments
- Excellent cross-group and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical teams
- Excellent communication, presentation, and advisory skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders
- Result-oriented and assertive