Senior Manager

Senior Manager - Project & Contract Management

Job Description:

To lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity programs and initiatives,

ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic roadmap, regulatory requirements, and

evolving cyber risk landscape. This role is responsible for managing multi-disciplinary

cybersecurity projects involving IT, OT, and compliance domains within a critical national

infrastructure (CNI) context such as airports.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cybersecurity Project Leadership

2. Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of cybersecurity projects and

workstreams.

• Manage project scope, deliverables, budget, resources, risks, and timelines.

• Ensure project alignment with cybersecurity strategies including CSAP 2.0, CSAP

3.0, and the Cybersecurity Roadmap.

1. Program & Portfolio Management

2. Oversee a portfolio of cybersecurity initiatives covering IT security, OT security, risk

& governance, and capability building.

• Track interdependencies and ensure program synergies, prioritizing projects based

on risk and impact.

• Report program performance to senior leadership and project steering committees.

• Promote adoption of cybersecurity project management best practices (e.g.,

PMBOK, Agile, PRINCE2).

• Ensure effective resource allocation, including internal teams, contractors, and

vendor personnel.

• Prepare and present audit trails, reports, and documentation for internal and

external audits.

1. Stakeholder Management & Communication

2. Serve as the main interface between cybersecurity, IT, OT, engineering, business

units, and external partners/vendors.

• Communicate project updates, risks, and decisions to stakeholders, ensuring

transparency and alignment.

• Coordinate with regulatory bodies including NACSA, CAAM, and CyberSecurity

Malaysia as needed.

• Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity project risks, mitigation plans, and

escalation procedures.

• Work with GRC and Risk Management teams to align project activities with

enterprise risk frameworks.

1. Vendor & Contract Management

2. Manage third-party vendors, consultants, and system integrators to ensure delivery

quality and contractual compliance.

• Drive the procurement and onboarding of cybersecurity solutions and services.

• Evaluate vendor performance and align them with internal security and compliance

requirements.

• Develop and manage the cybersecurity program/project budgets and payment

milestone

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or other

related field.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP for Project Management

ND CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GISP, CompTIA, Security+ for Cybersecurity or

equivalent would be and added advantage.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in in managing technology or cybersecurity projects, preferably in

critical infrastructure or aviation sector with proven track record.

• Strong background in cybersecurity frameworks, compliance standards, and risk

management.

• Proven experience in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder security transformation

projects.

• Knowledge in airport or aviation industry would be an added advantage

Skills/Characteristic:

• Regulatory frameworks: Act 854, PDPA, NACSA CNII, CAAM AVSEC Cyber

Guidelines

• Strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Understanding of airport/aviation operations and OT environment

• Ability to manage high-pressure deadlines and changing priorities

• Familiarity with OT/ICS cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM15, RM25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person