Technical Project Manager - Cybersecurity

HCL Technologies Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Singapore is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with deep cybersecurity expertise to lead complex security initiatives across networks, cloud, and endpoints. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery from design through code to build, ensuring on-time and on-budget outcomes.

You will drive end-to-end delivery of security platforms, manage scope and resources, coordinate with engineering, architecture and operations, and maintain

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science/IT or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in security with 3+ years in PM roles.
• Hands-on in enterprise cybersecurity platforms including SOC tooling.
• Solid understanding of network security and OS internals.
• Automation and scripting to scale security controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of security platforms protecting networks, servers, cloud workloads and endpoints.
• Define scope, objectives, tasks, and resources; manage risks and dependencies.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, operations and procurement teams.
• Govern risks, timelines and budgets; provide status updates and dashboards.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery.

Skills

SOC tooling expertise

Project management

Cloud security

Cybersecurity platforms

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Threat intelligence

Threat hunting

Stakeholder coordination

Architecture collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

XDR

NDR

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

The Technical Project Manager candidate is expected to possess technical expertise in the cybersecurity domains with strong project management skills to lead the delivery of complex security initiatives. This role requires working understanding of SOC (Security Operations Center) tooling and protection/detection capabilities for infrastructure, endpoints and workloads, expertise in managing cross-functional teams, and the ability to ensure the timely and cost-efficient implementation of security solutions. The ideal candidate will possess both a strategic mindset and hands-on experience from design to code to build.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the end-to-end delivery of security platforms that implement controls to protect our networks, servers, cloud workloads, and end-user devices.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, tasks, and resources, overseeing execution while managing risks and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, operations, and procurement teams to align workflows with deliverables.
• Govern project risks, dependencies, and change processes, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Provide clear, concise status updates and maintain dashboards, progress reports, and executive summaries that give leadership full visibility.

Requirements:

• Possess a degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related fields.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in financial services or asset management industries, with minimum 3 years in project management roles.
• Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and operationalizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, including SOC tooling (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, NDR, Threat Intelligence Platforms) and vulnerability management solutions spanning attack surface assessment, vulnerability assessment, data aggregation and prioritization, threat exposure management, and attack simulation and validation.
• Solid understanding of network security, system hardening (CIS Benchmarks), identity, and operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Practical experience building automation and tooling to reduce manual toil, accelerate response, and enforce consistent controls at scale across infrastructure and endpoints. Scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
• Exposure to threat intelligence, threat hunting, and security observability.
• Familiarity with Cloud security controls and architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong technical acumen paired with a structured, disciplined approach to project management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical goals into business outcomes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in resolving issues.
• Collaborative leader able to influence without authority across diverse teams.
• Proven track record in technical and project management with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate across diverse stakeholders and vendors.
• Certification in PMP, Cybersecurity, AWS and Cloud will be advantageous.