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Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

CIO - Senior Consultant, Project Management and Governance (1 Year Renewable)

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

Contract

Closing on 30 Nov 2024

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities: • Lead the planning and implementation of project initiatives across various departments or business units. • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. • Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents. • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. • Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. • Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. • Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. • Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. • Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. • Conduct project postmortems and create recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Additional Responsibilities: Project Management Office • Assist in the staffing of the Project Management and Governance Office duties which involves: • Project Governance Regular Cadence for all projects in organisation • Project Best Practices Guidelines for all projects in organsiation • Project Consulting Work for smaller project teams offering guidance in project processes, best practices, risk management and compliance guidelines • Be part of the development of a PMO center of excellence, cultivating a knowledge-sharing culture and providing training and mentorship to project management professionals. Agile Project Management • Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies within project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and business objectives. • Organize and lead Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews to monitor project progress and address any issues promptly. • Serve as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach to assist teams in understanding Agile processes and principles, encouraging continuous improvement in practices and outcomes. • Ensure the creation and maintenance of the product backlog and prioritize and sequence the backlog according to business value or ROI. • Assist in the development and tracking of key Agile performance metrics to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery. • Collaborate with product owners to ensure a clear understanding of business needs and that the team is delivering value to the business through its outputs. • Promote a collaborative team environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and commitment to quality.

What we are looking for

Requirements: • A degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. • At least 8 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully leading large, complex projects. • PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification. • Agile knowledge and certification (PMI-ACP, ScrumMaster, etc.) • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. • Experience in project planning, risk management, and/or change management. • Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills. • Excellent stakeholders-facing and internal communication skills. • Proficiency in written and verbal communication. • Outstanding problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done. • Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. • Previous experience with Government projects and processes will be an advantage. Note: CSA will be shifting to Punggol Digital District (PDD) in year 2026

About Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

About the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore Established in 2015, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) seeks to keep Singapore’s cyberspace safe and secure to underpin our Nation Security, power a Digital Economy and protect our Digital Way of Life. It maintains an oversight of national cybersecurity functions and works with sector leads to protect Singapore’s Critical Information Infrastructure. CSA also engages with various stakeholders to heighten cyber security awareness, build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem supported by a robust workforce, pursue international partnerships and drive regional cybersecurity capacity building programmes. CSA is part of the Prime Minister’s Office and is managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. For more news and information, please visit www.csa.gov.sg