Senior Project Manager (Govt Agency)

NCS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS, a leading AI tech services company in the Asia Pacific, seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead infrastructure and cybersecurity programs. You will drive delivery from initiation to closure, align with client expectations, SLAs and business objectives, and work with cross‑functional teams, clients, and partners to enable digital transformation and cyber resilience.

This hands‑on leadership role requires managing multi‑workstream projects across networking, servers/storage, and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of IT project management experience.
• Hands-on delivery of infrastructure and cybersecurity projects.
• Experience in enterprise or regulated environments is desirable.
• PMP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and cybersecurity projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with defined milestones, deliverables, resource estimates, and timelines.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.
• Monitor and report project health status, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with technical teams across networking, server/storage, common services, and cybersecurity domains.
• Oversee Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) workflows, ensuring proper scoping, execution, remediation tracking, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead, mentor, and guide project team members, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk & Compliance

English Proficiency

Vendor Coordination

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

MS Office

Job 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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex infrastructure and cybersecurity projects involving networking, servers, storage, common services, and security solutions. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can drive project success from initiation through to closure, ensuring alignment with client expectations, service level agreements, and business objectives.

As a Senior Project Manager at NCS, you'll work closely with cross‑functional teams, clients, and partners to deliver infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions that enable digital transformation, operational excellence, and cyber resilience.

Project Delivery & Management

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of infrastructure and cybersecurity projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Develop comprehensive project plans with defined milestones, deliverables, resource estimates, and timelines
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure successful outcomes
• Monitor and report project health status, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and client requirements
• Coordinate with technical teams across networking, server/storage, common services, and cybersecurity domains
• Oversee Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) workflows, ensuring proper scoping, execution, remediation tracking, and reporting

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and security objectives
• Conduct regular project reviews and status updates with clients and senior management
• Manage client expectations and ensure alignment between project deliverables and business outcomes
• Escalate critical issues, security incidents, or variations to service levels to senior leadership as appropriate
• Lead, mentor, and guide project team members, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment
• Ensure team members have the necessary tools, resources, and support to execute project tasks effectively
• Coordinate across multiple workstreams and technical domains (networking, servers, storage, common services, cybersecurity)
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams, clients, and third‑party partners
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for junior project managers and team members

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation, including plans, reports, change logs, and security assessments
• Ensure documentation repositories are organized and accessible for all stakeholders
• Prepare and submit project plans, progress reports, VAPT reports, and summary reports for review and approval
• Ensure compliance with organizational governance, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and security frameworks (e.g., IM8, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
• Maintain adherence to project management methodologies and cybersecurity best practices

Business Development & Continuous Improvement

• Proactively identify opportunities for service expansion, improvement, or innovation in infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Contribute to proposal development and pre‑sales activities for infrastructure and security projects
• Drive process improvements and introduce best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency
• Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies, cybersecurity trends, and threat landscapes

Qualifications

Experience

• 5–7 years of IT project management experience, with hands‑on involvement in infrastructure and cybersecurity projects involving:
• Networking (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, LAN/WAN, network security)
• Servers (Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, virtualization platforms)
• Storage (SAN, NAS, backup and recovery solutions)
• Common Services (DNS, DHCP, monitoring tools, patch management)
• Cybersecurity Products (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, WAF, IAM/PAM solutions, encryption, PKI)
• VAPT Workflow (scoping, execution, vulnerability remediation tracking, reporting, and retesting)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi‑workstream infrastructure and security projects
• Experience managing projects in enterprise, government, or regulated environments is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies, architecture, and deployment methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and security testing methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with VAPT processes, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation workflows
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (IM8, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls)
• Knowledge of security hardening, vulnerability management, and risk assessment practices
• Understanding of cloud security, hybrid IT environments, and modern security design principles
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and IT service management practices
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and containerization security is advantageous

Qualifications & Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
• PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, or ITIL Foundation certifications are advantageous
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Self‑motivated with a positive "can‑do" attitude and a focus on delivering results
• Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, or equivalent
• Proficient in written and spoken English

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.