Director, Information & Cyber Security Role With A Global Industrial Conglomerate (Based In The Western Part Of Singapore)

At least 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity and/or information technology, including leadership experience within large or critical infrastructure organisations. Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity programmes, with experience covering cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, security operations, and cyber resilience. Proven experience in leading cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, and enterprise cyber risk management initiatives. Our client is a global and listed industrial company with an international presence and a key market leader in its field. For this role, you are based in the office in the West (Note : the co provides island-wide transport services to the office. The co also allows a hybrid work arrangement of 1 day WFH per week). For this role, you lead the development and execution of the firm’s enterprise-wide information and cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of the Group's digital assets, operational technology (OT) environments, critical infrastructure, and business operations against evolving cyber threats. This role is responsible for fostering a strong cybersecurity culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening the organization's overall cyber resilience. Job Description Develop/implement/enhance the firm’s enterprise-wide information and cybersecurity strategy, policies, standards, and governance framework. Lead the Group's cybersecurity programme to safeguard IT systems, OT environments, digital assets, and critical infrastructure. Establish/maintain effective cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee security operations, including threat monitoring, vulnerability management, incident detection, response, and recovery. Drive cyber resilience initiatives, including business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management planning for cyber incidents. Partner with business leaders and technology teams to embed security-by-design principles into digital transformation and technology initiatives. Manage cybersecurity risk assessments, third-party security reviews, and vendor risk management programmes. Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443, PDPA where applicable). Provide strategic leadership to the cybersecurity function, including team development, capability building, budgeting, and resource planning. Build strong relationships with regulators, industry partners, and external stakeholders to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and evolving regulatory developments. Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organisation through training, education, and stakeholder engagement. Regularly report cybersecurity posture, key risks, and strategic initiatives to senior management and the Board. Requirements You should possess: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline. Has a proven track record of developing and leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies with large, complex organisations. At least 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity and/or information technology, including leadership experience within large-scale, complex, or critical infrastructure organisations. The following professional certifications are highly desirable (though not a must): -CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) -CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) Additional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, GIAC, or equivalent credentials would be an advantage Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity programmes, with responsibility for cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, security operations, and cyber resilience. Strong experience across both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. Experience within the industrial/engineering/energy/ maritime/manufacturing sectors will be highly advantageous (but not a must) Proven experience in leading cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, and enterprise cyber risk management initiatives. Additional qualifications in Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline is beneficial. Open to being based in the western part of Singapore (though the co allows for 1-d…