Programme Manager/ Lead, Cybersecurity Growth

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NUS Enterprise is seeking a Programme Manager/Lead to drive its cybersecurity initiatives. The role involves developing market intelligence, coordinating international missions, engaging stakeholders, and managing programs. Suitable candidates should have strong project management skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to foster collaboration among diverse groups of stakeholders in the cybersecurity landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cybersecurity or related industry.
• Good project management skills and a data-driven approach.
• Strong communication skills and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Develop market intelligence resources for cybersecurity companies.
• Coordinate and manage overseas business missions and participation in international conferences.
• Engage key ecosystem stakeholders for business matching.
• Report program outcomes and seek continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Resourcefulness

Data-Driven Decision Making

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

NUS Enterprise is the Innovation & Entrepreneurial arm of National University of Singapore (NUS). The Ecosystem Building team operates one of the most extensive startup ecosystems in the world, leveraging on world-class research and innovation capabilities twinned with market connectivity through our regional and global nodes.

We are recruiting for our CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre, established in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA). The Centre serves as a convening platform to integrate and create cybersecurity programmes for industry and talent development in Singapore, and serves as a global node for international cooperation on innovation. It will help build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem by bringing together local and international cybersecurity stakeholders, including industry, academia, cybersecurity professionals and government stakeholders to leverage the opportunities posed by digitalisation. If you are eager to make a difference and are not afraid to be challenged, here is an opportunity to drive impact with an exceptional platform.

Duties and Responsibilities

We are currently hiring a Programme Manager/Lead to anchor our Growth pillar that includes:

• Develop Market Intelligence Resources
  • By conducting webinars and create playbooks to provide Singapore-based cybersecurity compaines with up-to-date insights on global cybersecurity landscapes, business opportunities and go-to-market strategies tailored to specified developed and developing markets.
  • Collaborate with industry experts and market analysts to ensure resources remain relevant, actionable, and reflective of the latest trends and regulatory developments.
• Programme Management and Overseas Conference Coordination
  • Coordinate and manage overseas business missions in collaboration with experienced in-market consultants, facilitating first-hand market exposure for participating companies.
  • Organise briefings and preparatory workshops to ensure participating companies are well-versed in target market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and business cultures.
  • Plan and coordinate Singapore companies' participation in major international cybersecurity conferences and exhibitions
• Stakeholder Engagement and Business Matching
  • Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders, including government agencies, business leaders, potential partners, and end-users in target markets.
  • Facilitate business matching and networking sessions to connect Singapore-based companies with qualified business leads and strategic partners abroad.
• Programme Reporting and Continuous Improvement Serve as an active ambassador
  • Collect feedback from participating companies and stakeholders to assess programme impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Prepare regular progress reports, case studies, and success stories to demonstrate program outcomes to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

• Enjoy connecting the dots and bringing people together to make projects happen
• Ability to see the big picture while having a knack for implementation down to the finest operational details.
• Resourcefulness and communication skills to work with stakeholders in ensuring smooth running of programmes and operations.
• Good project management skills and embrace a data driven approach in providing operations and reporting
• Committed to a culture of excellence in pushing ourselves and supporting our team mates to be world class in what we do
• Experience in the cybersecurity/related-industry and/or talent development programmes would be advantageous

More Information

Type: 2-year Contract
Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department : Ecosystem Development

Job requisition ID : 29129