Programme Director (Talent Management)

About the role

The CyberSG R&D Programme Office (CRPO) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a national centre advancing cybersecurity through research and development, technology advancement, translational development and ecosystem growth. It is funded by the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) and supports projects from research institutes, universities and industry across the full Technology Readiness Level spectrum. The Programme Director (Talent Management) will oversee a team of officers and focus on identifying translational opportunities from cybersecurity research across Singaporean institutions of higher learning funded by the NRF.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate and matchmake stakeholders across startups, academia and industry towards Talent Management.
• Oversee financial stewardship and budget allocation for all projects, ensuring efficient and accountable use of funds, adherence to cost guidelines and alignment with institutional policies.
• Monitor Talent Management events performance, including milestones, deliverables, risk management and reporting, to ensure high-impact outcomes in cybersecurity talent and events.
• Drive team goals by identifying gaps, recommending enhancements and integrating lessons learned from past projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Talent Management team, ensuring clear roles, professional development and effective coordination.
• Ensure talent matching within funded projects aligns with CRPO's mission to build Singapore's national cybersecurity capabilities.
• Collaborate across verticals to support smooth operations and achievement of KPIs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in talent management, entrepreneurship, business management or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a Director's role with hands-on experience in similar responsibilities.
• Familiarity with the scope of translation management is crucial.
• International experience and a strong regional network of contacts.

Required skills

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in project performance management, acquired through at least 10 years of industry and on-the-job training.
• Competence in designing and deploying talent management programmes.
• Team leadership ability, working under tight timelines and building rapport with stakeholders at all levels.