Program Manager – Cybersecurity
Location: Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia (RHB)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Program Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale Cybersecurity programs within a banking environment. This role requires an exceptional leader who can drive multiple strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, engage senior leadership, and ensure successful execution of complex cybersecurity transformation programs.
The ideal candidate is dynamic, proactive, results-oriented, and capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels, including C-Level executives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise Cybersecurity programs.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects through Project Managers and technical teams.
- Develop and execute program strategies aligned with business and cybersecurity objectives.
- Partner closely with the CISO and senior leadership to define strategic roadmaps and execution plans.
- Drive governance, program planning, budgeting, risk management, and executive reporting.
- Present program status, risks, and strategic updates to executive leadership and steering committees.
- Ensure successful coordination across technology, security, infrastructure, business, PMO, and vendor teams.
- Monitor project dependencies, risks, budgets, timelines, and overall delivery performance.
- Build high-performing project teams while providing leadership, coaching, and direction to Project Managers.
- Drive continuous improvements in delivery governance, operational efficiency, and program execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of IT experience with extensive Program Management experience.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise programs.
- Strong experience managing multiple Project Managers and complex cross-functional projects.
- Hands-on experience delivering Cybersecurity or Information Security initiatives.
- Excellent executive presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working directly with CISOs and senior leadership teams.
- Strong expertise in Program Governance, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, and Vendor Management.
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Outstanding leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Preferred Experience
- Banking or Financial Services domain.
- Cybersecurity Transformation Programs.
- Enterprise Security Initiatives.
- PMO Leadership.
- Executive Steering Committee presentations.
- Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management.
What We're Looking For
Dynamic and energetic leader
Strong ownership and accountability
Aggressive in driving program delivery and resolving issues
Excellent strategic thinking and execution capability
Able to influence senior stakeholders and manage executive expectations
Strong people leadership with the ability to manage multiple Project Managers and large delivery teams
Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM21,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Application Question(s):
- Currently in Malaysia
- Willing to work or willing to or able to commute to Bangi location
- willing to apply for 1 year extended contract through agency payroll
- Budget for the given role would be in between RM 15k to Rm 20k, please mention your current and expected salary
- will be able to join within 30 days' time
- Please mention your Program Management & Cybersecurity Program Experience
- Having Banking Domain Experience:
Work Location: In person