Programme Director, CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Programme Director to lead the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre's national cybersecurity programmes—CyberCall, CyberBoost, and CyberGrowth. You will drive design, delivery, and governance while aligning with CSA and TIG priorities.

You will build partnerships with end-users, investors, and research institutes, lead a high-performing team, and ensure successful outcomes from innovation to internationalisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in innovation, programme leadership, or tech/venture ecosystem development.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, venture acceleration, and public-private innovation models.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional programme teams.
• Experience working with government funding, milestone reporting, and strategic planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Certifications such as PMP, CISSP or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the CyberCall programme to identify demand-led innovation opportunities, formulate challenge statements, manage open calls, and support solution adoption by end-users.
• Oversee CyberBoost to provide tailored venture support for promising cybersecurity startups, including mentorship and founder development.
• Supervise CyberGrowth to drive internationalisation and export-readiness of startups, including overseas missions and in-market engagement.
• Ensure cross-programme integration by aligning transitions and planning shared touchpoints with CSA strategic themes.
• Drive programme reporting, budgeting, and milestone tracking across the three pillars in CSA funding frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, coaching leads and fostering a collaborative culture.

Skills

Programme leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Public-private partnerships

Communication skills

Tools

PMP

CISSP

Job description

Job Title: Programme Director, CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre

University-Level Unit: NUS Enterprise

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Ecosystem Development

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 31/08/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Role Purpose

The Programme Director will lead the design, delivery, and integration of three national-level cybersecurity programmes—CyberCall, CyberBoost, and CyberGrowth—under the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre.

This role is responsible for programme outcomes, operational execution, team leadership, and strategic alignment with CSA and TIG governance. The Director will ensure a cohesive pipeline from innovation to venture scaling to internationalisation, while building a visible and credible presence for the Centre across ecosystem stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and lead the CyberCall programme to identify demand-led innovation opportunities, formulate challenge statements, manage open calls, and support solution adoption by end-users.
• Oversee CyberBoost to provide tailored venture support for promising cybersecurity startups, including mentorship, capability building, and founder development.
• Supervise CyberGrowth to drive the internationalisation and export-readiness of startups, including overseas missions, showcases, and in-market engagement.
• Ensure cross-programme integration by aligning CyberCall-to-CyberBoost-to-CyberGrowth transitions, jointly planning shared touchpoints, and ensuring synergy with CSA strategic themes.
• Drive programme reporting and accountability, managing budgets and tracking delivery milestones across the three pillars in compliance with CSA funding frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, including coaching leads and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Build external partnerships with end-users, investors, mentors, research institutes, and ecosystem players to strengthen outcomes and programme visibility.
• Represent TIG Centre at ecosystem events, panels, and national innovation platforms to position the Centre as a trusted convenor and thought leader.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 - 12 years of experience in innovation, programme leadership, or tech/venture ecosystem development
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, venture acceleration, and public-private innovation models
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional programme teams
• Experience working with government funding, milestone reporting, and strategic planning
• Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and communication skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of CSA cybersecurity strategy or prior experience in national innovation programmes
• Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, or equivalent are advantageous

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department : Ecosystem Development

Job requisition ID : 29430