Project Manager (IT infrastructure & Security)

NCS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS, a leading AI Tech Services company with a Pan-Asia presence, seeks a Project Manager to oversee complex client projects spanning IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI-driven initiatives. You will drive end-to-end delivery, governance, and security integration, coordinating internal teams, vendors and clients.

The role requires 5+ years of IT project management, PMP certification, and experience in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent required.
• Additional cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CEH) or infrastructure certs valued.
• Minimum 5 years IT project management experience on infra/cyber projects.
• Experience in regulated industries (defence) preferred.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale technology projects across environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure, security and transformation projects.
• Develop project plans, milestones, risk registers, governance and change strategies.
• Manage daily execution: deployment, migration, testing, integration and implementation.
• Control scope with change control; manage dependencies and critical paths.
• Oversee P&L, forecast, budgets and resource allocation across teams and vendors.
• Escalate issues to directors and steering committees as needed.
• Coordinate security checkpoints and ensure compliance with ISO 27001/NIST/CIS.
• Engage clients and stakeholders; prepare executive materials for forums.

Skills

PMP

Cybersecurity

IT Infra

Vendor Mgmt

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Others

Company Description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

The Project Manager manages complex client projects across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and emerging technology domains. Project management responsibilities include end-to-end coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope while integrating security best practices and AI-driven methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Delivery & Execution (~70%)

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure, security and technology transformation projects from initiation through closure, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk
• Develop comprehensive project plans, milestones, risk registers, governance frameworks, and change management strategies in consultation with stakeholders, business users, architects and technical teams
• Manage daily project execution including deployment, migration, testing, integration and implementation activities
• Control project scope and implement robust change control mechanisms to manage dependencies and critical paths ensuring timely delivery
• Oversee project financials including profit and loss (P&L), forecasting, budget compliance and resource allocation across internal teams, vendors and subcontractors
• Proactively escalates issues such as project overruns, scope creep, integration challenges and resource constraints to project directors and steering committees
• Review and ensure all project documentation complies with customer requirements, quality management processes, industry standards and regulatory procedures

IT Security (~30%)

• Manage deployment and integration of enterprise security technologies including firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, endpoint protection and related infrastructure
• Ensure project compliance with client cybersecurity policies, industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls) and governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, patch management programs, and remediation tracking with security project members
• Support security incident response coordination, stakeholder communication, and recovery planning during project implementation phases
• Coordinate advice from technical members on infrastructure security architecture, system hardening and secure configuration management considerations
• Promote security awareness, best practices, and security-by-design principles within project teams and throughout client engagements
• Integrate security checkpoints and validation gates into project delivery methodologies
• Leverage AI-powered project management tools to enhance planning, forecasting, risk prediction and decision-making capabilities
• Stay current with AI trends, tools, and applications relevant to project management and cybersecurity domains
• Act as the primary focal point for all project-related matters, engaging effectively with clients and internal stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Prepare and present high-quality materials suitable for project steering committees, executive briefings and governance forums
• Build and maintain strong relationships with users, technical staff and management to resolve implementation issues and drive continuous improvement
• Negotiate with vendors, cross-functional teams and subcontractors to secure resources and manage contracts effectively
• Communicate project issues, risks, opportunities, and clarifications openly, clearly and proactively with customers and stakeholders
• Coordinate with team members, team leaders and cross-functional resources to ensure task and deliverable timelines are met consistently
• Plan, track and monitor tasks for technical team leaders and members using appropriate project management tools and methodologies
• Delegate effectively with clear instructions, goals, success criteria and accountability measures
• Engage in project leadership activities including providing constructive project feedback, coaching, mentoring and development support

Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalence required
• Additional certifications in cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CEH) or infrastructure (ITIL, cloud certifications) are highly valued
• Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience, with substantial focus on infrastructure and/or cybersecurity projects
• Experience working in regulated industries (defence)
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex technology projects involving deployment, migration, integration and transformation across diverse organizational environments
• Working knowledge of enterprise infrastructure domains including networks, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud platforms, and data centers. Solid understanding of security technologies and practices: firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, vulnerability management, incident response, penetration testing, OS hardening and security frameworks
• Willing to travel as required to client sites, project locations and business meetings

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.