Director, Cyber Transformation Office

Date: 4 Sep 2024

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Company: Singtel Group

At Singtel, our mission is to Empower Every Generation. We are dedicated to fostering an equitable and forward-thinking work environment where our employees experience a strong sense of Belonging, to make meaningful Impact and Grow both personally and professionally. By joining Singtel, you will be part of a caring, inclusive and diverse workforce that creates positive impact and a sustainable future for all.

 

 

Be a Part of Something BIG! 

 

We create great technology that can change the future, and we're looking for people to be part of our digital and 5G journey. If you like to work in a dynamic, leading communications technology group to deliver innovations and excellence across the region, come join our digital, software engineering, data and cyber security teams!

 

The Director of the Cyber Transformation Program Office is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving cyber security initiatives for Group Cyber Resilience as well as ensure that the outcomes of initiatives driven by OpCos meet the overall Group’s cyber resilience objectives.  This role involves overseeing and managing a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with cyber resilience goals, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes to senior management.  The Director will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall Group's cybersecurity posture and mitigation of cyber risks.

 

Apply now, and ignite our digital future together.

 

Make an Impact by

 

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Refine and implement a comprehensive cyber transformation strategy in alignment with the Group's overall cyber resilience objectives.
    • Provide oversight for cybersecurity initiatives across Group and OpCos.
    • Collaborate with OpCos to ensure cybersecurity initiatives support cyber resilience goals, measured through key metrics and indicators.
  • Program Management and Delivery
    • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and initiatives for Group Cyber Resilience.
    • Drive program delivery by ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, overcoming obstacles and managing risks effectively.
    • Develop and implement detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
    • Ensure that project outcomes meet or exceed defined success criteria and cyber resilience objectives.
    • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure resources are properly allocated and utilized for optimal program delivery.
    • Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure timely and successful completion of initiatives.
  • Project Tracking and Reporting
    • Establish and maintain project tracking systems and dashboards to monitor the status of all ongoing cybersecurity projects.
    • Prepare and present regular reports on project status, progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management and other stakeholders.
    • Ensure transparency and accountability in all aspects of project execution.
    • Ensure project outcomes meet the cyber resilience objectives that the projects are set out to achieve, in collaboration with OpCos.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Act as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity-related projects and initiatives.
    • Engage with key stakeholders across the organization, including IT, legal, finance, and OpCos, to ensure alignment and support for cybersecurity initiatives.
    • Manage multiple stakeholders across OpCos, navigating varying priorities, cultures, and requirements to drive consensus and foster collaboration.
    • Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and commitment across the Group.
  • Budget and Resource Management
    • Develop and manage the budget for Group Cyber Resilience.
    • Allocate resources effectively to support the successful execution of projects and initiatives.
    • Ensure the efficient use of financial and human resources.
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in cybersecurity and project management.
  • Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and implement new approaches to enhance the Group’s cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Coordinate the evaluation and recommendation of appropriate cybersecurity technologies, tools, and solutions across the Group’s cyber security engineering functions to enhance the Group's security capabilities.

 

Skills for Success 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • At least 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience in managing and delivering large-scale cybersecurity projects and programs to successful completion.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
  • Excellent project management skills, with certifications such as PMP or Prince2 preferred.
  • Good to have
    • Relevant cyber security certifications, e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CISM, PMP
  • Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience in managing multiple stakeholders across subsidiaries in a conglomerate or multi-subsidiary environment is a plus.

 

Rewards that Go Beyond  

  • Flexi work arrangements  
  • Full suite of health and wellness benefits   
  • Ongoing training and development programs   
  • Internal mobility opportunities

 

Your Career Growth Starts Here. Apply Now! 

 

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