Lead Project Mgr, Project Leadership (Govt Agency)

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee and deliver strategic infrastructure and cybersecurity projects of significant scale and complexity. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep technical knowledge, exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, and a proven track record of driving large-scale transformation initiatives from conception through to successful delivery.
As a Lead Project Manager at NCS, you'll provide strategic direction, mentor project teams, manage key client relationships, and ensure that projects align with business objectives while delivering measurable value. You'll work closely with senior leadership, clients, partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions that enable digital transformation, operational excellence, and cyber resilience.
Strategic Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead and oversee the delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure and cybersecurity projects, including multi-million dollar initiatives with cross-functional teams
Develop comprehensive project strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans aligned with organizational and client business objectives
Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management to ensure successful outcomes
Drive standardization of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices across project portfolios
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
Monitor and report project health status to senior leadership, identifying risks and implementing proactive mitigation strategies
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards, service level agreements, and client requirements
Executive Stakeholder & Client Management
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for key clients and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with C-level executives, senior management, and key decision-makers
Conduct executive-level project reviews, governance meetings, and status updates with clients and senior leadership
Manage complex stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment between project deliverables, business outcomes, and strategic goals
Provide executive-level decision support and analytical insights to enable informed strategic decisions
Escalate critical issues, security incidents, or service level variations to senior leadership with recommended solutions
Represent NCS at client meetings, steering committees, and industry forums
Team Leadership, Mentorship & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, project coordinators, and technical team members
Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team environment that embodies NCS AEIOU values
Provide coaching, guidance, and career development opportunities for project management professionals
Ensure team members have the necessary tools, resources, training, and support to execute project tasks effectively
Coordinate across multiple workstreams, technical domains, and geographically dispersed teams
Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams, clients, and third-party partners
Build team capability through knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, controls, and reporting mechanisms
Ensure compliance with organizational governance, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and security frameworks (e.g., IM8, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, PDPA, CCoP)
Maintain adherence to project management methodologies and cybersecurity best practices
Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, change logs, security assessments, and lessons learned
Prepare and submit executive-level project plans, progress reports, VAPT reports, and summary reports for review and approval
Ensure documentation repositories are organized, accessible, and compliant with organizational standards
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies across portfolios
Implement quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Business Development & Strategic Initiatives
Proactively identify opportunities for service expansion, improvement, or innovation in infrastructure and cybersecurity
Lead proposal development and contribute to pre-sales activities for strategic infrastructure and security projects
Provide technical and commercial input to support business development and account growth
Drive process improvements and introduce industry best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency
Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies, cybersecurity trends, threat landscapes, and industry developments
Contribute to the development of NCS service offerings, methodologies, and intellectual property
Support organizational transformation initiatives and strategic change programs
Minimum 10 years of IT project management experience, with at least 3–5 years in a lead, senior, or management capacity
Extensive hands-on experience managing large-scale, complex infrastructure and cybersecurity projects involving:
Networking (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, LAN/WAN, network security, SD-WAN)
Servers (Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, hypervisors)
Storage (SAN, NAS, backup and recovery solutions, disaster recovery)
Common Services (DNS, DHCP, monitoring tools, patch management, identity and access management)
Cybersecurity Products (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, WAF, IAM/PAM solutions, encryption, PKI, DLP, email security)
VAPT Workflow (scoping, execution, vulnerability remediation tracking, reporting, retesting, and compliance validation)
Proven track record of successfully delivering multi-million dollar, multi-workstream infrastructure and security transformation projects
Demonstrated expertise in managing projects in enterprise, government, regulated, or public sector environments
Experience managing IT contracts and complex implementation projects in both legacy and cloud managed service environments
Strong project financial management experience with direct P&L impact and budget accountability
Experience in project initiation, continuity, recovery efforts, and urgent intervention scenarios
Background in implementing centralized project governance and corporate strategy alignment
Technical Knowledge
Deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, enterprise architecture, and deployment methodologies
Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and security testing methodologies
Extensive hands-on experience with VAPT processes, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation workflows
In-depth familiarity with security frameworks and standards (IM8, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PDPA, CCoP, Singapore public sector security requirements)
Knowledge of security hardening, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and threat modeling practices
Strong understanding of cloud security, hybrid IT environments, modern security design principles, and zero-trust architecture
Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), DevSecOps, and IT service management practices
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization security (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of enterprise security architectures, network segmentation, and defense-in-depth strategies
Qualifications & Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, or ITIL (v3 or above) certifications are highly advantageous
Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable
Additional certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) or infrastructure (ITIL, TOGAF) are valued
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and strategic problem-solving skills
Outstanding leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
Proven ability to influence and engage effectively with senior leadership, C-level executives, and executive stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across sales, delivery, and operations
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No