APAC Cybersecurity Program Lead

IKAS INTERNATIONAL (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikas International (Asia) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced cybersecurity program leader to oversee a portfolio across APAC, coordinating global and regional teams to deliver on time and within budget. You will drive governance, risk management and KPI improvements while presenting strategic updates to senior management.

The role requires 8+ years in security programs, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Office tools; banking/FS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering cybersecurity projects in MNC, banking, consulting or tech.
• Experience coordinating programs with regional and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Banking/financial services sector experience preferred.
• Strong governance, resource and financial planning skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and senior management communication.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven risk and opportunity insights.
• PMP or equivalent preferred; CISSP/CISM/CISA advantageous.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Exposure to AI or ML in cybersecurity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of cybersecurity projects across APAC from planning to operations.
• Coordinate with global, regional and local IT/Security teams to hit timelines and budget.
• Track progress, risks, issues and dependencies; provide updates to senior management.
• Prepare and present strategic updates to regional management and governance committees.
• Manage project resources, budgets and onboarding of staff.
• Work with APAC teams to identify KPI gaps and drive improvements.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives including budget planning and tool roll-outs.

Skills

Cybersecurity projects

Program management

Stakeholder management

Budget planning

Risk management

Leadership to senior mgmt

Analytical thinking

Data-driven recommendations

Banking/FS experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Ikas International (Asia) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced cybersecurity program leader to oversee a portfolio across APAC, coordinating global and regional teams to deliver on time and within budget. You will drive governance, risk management and KPI improvements while presenting strategic updates to senior management.

The role requires 8+ years in security programs, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with MS Office tools; banking/FS experience is preferred.