Project Manager – Cybersecurity, APAC

Amaris Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager– Cybersecurity to oversee the APAC delivery of a global cybersecurity program. You will coordinate regional and local stakeholders, manage end-to-end project lifecycle, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery aligned with priorities.

The role requires 8+ years in security-focused projects, with banking sector experience and strong governance, risk, and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering security-focused projects in multinational organizations.
• Experience in banking sector.
• Proven ability to manage cross-regional and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong governance, risk management, budgeting capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• PMP/CISSP/CISA would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity projects across APAC, coordinating with Global PMO.
• Relay global project updates, priorities, dependencies, and risks to APAC stakeholders.
• Coordinate project resources including regional IT and Security teams for timely delivery.
• Contribute to global steering activities with regional risk and progress updates.
• Prepare and present strategic updates to the APAC ITP Executive Committee.
• Manage project budgeting, hiring, and onboarding of resources.
• Identify KPI gaps, recommend enhancements, and track improvements.
• Support wider department initiatives, including budget activities and tool rollouts.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

PMP/CISSP

AI in cybersec

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager– Cybersecurity to manage the APAC delivery of a global Cyber program across a portfolio of security projects. The role will coordinate global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with global cybersecurity priorities.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity projects across APAC, covering framing, validation, execution, and transition to Run, in coordination with the Global PMO.
• Relay global project updates, priorities, dependencies, and risks to relevant APAC stakeholders throughout each project phase.
• Coordinate project resources and contributors, including regional and local IT and Security teams, to ensure timely and budget-aligned delivery.
• Contribute to global project steering activities by consolidating regional updates, risks, and progress from local and regional stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular strategic updates to the APAC ITP Executive Committee and other APAC management committees.
• Manage project resource and financial planning, including budgeting, hiring, and onboarding of project resources.
• Partner with APAC ITP and local territory leads to identify KPI gaps, recommend enhancements, and track improvement initiatives.
• Support wider department initiatives, including budget activities, tool rollouts, and other regional programs.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations to support management decisions.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 8+ years of experience delivering security-focused projects within multinational organizations, such as banking, consulting, or technology environments.
• Previous experience within the banking sector.
• Proven experience managing complex programs involving multiple cross-regional and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of cybersecurity activities and previous exposure to cyber or security-related projects.
• Strong project management capabilities across project governance, risk management, resource planning, financial planning, and budgeting.
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders across multiple domains with different priorities and interests.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and clearly articulate key issues and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt communication to technical, business, and executive audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• PMP certification or equivalent; CISSP, CISM, or CISA would be an advantage.
• Experience using AI or machine-learning techniques in cybersecurity projects, such as reporting or analysis, would be an advantage.