Strategy and Programme Management Intern, Cybersecurity, Centre of Excellence (Jan - Jun 2027)
Temasek
Singapore, SingaporeInternship11 Aug 2026
About this internship
Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$518 billion (US$401b, €350b, £304b, RMB2.77t) as at 31 March 2026. Our Purpose “
So Every Generation Prospers
” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. We seek to build a resilient and forward-looking portfolio that will deliver good sustainable returns over the long term.
We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.
For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg
For Temasek Review 2026, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg
For Sustainability Report 2026, please visit www.temasek.com.sg/SR2026
Introduction
Temasek’s Cybersecurity Department is seeking interns to join our Centre of Excellence (CCOE) team. This role offers hands-on experience in strategic planning, change management, programme management and governance, while providing students with a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment. Interns will have the opportunity to own and execute internal cyber engagement events and communications and help craft engaging training materials and programmes to drive awareness and adoption of cybersecurity
practices across the organisation.
Responsibilities
This role will support the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CoE) function, driving programme governance, ensuring smooth execution of cross-functional initiatives, and assisting to support the management organizational change efforts to drive transformation.
Support CoE pillar responsibilities across key areas: Strategic Planning, Change management, programme governance, management reporting
Support Temasek Portfolio Company (TPC) engagements
Own and execute internal firm cyber engagement events and communications
Implement change management initiatives
Front external communications with TPCs product vendors
Assist in staffing the CISO for executive engagements
Drive security awareness through innovative and engaging methods, creating a culture where cybersecurity becomes second nature
Requirements
Able to commit full-time for a minimum of 20 weeks. Interns who are able to commit to a full-time (5 days/week) or a minimum of part-time (4 days/week) internship is strongly preferred.
Please indicate your availability (start and end date) and expected graduation date.
University undergraduates pursuing any of these majors/degrees: Marketing, Communications, Business
We also welcome applicants from other disciplines with demonstrated interest in the cybersecurity field.
What we are looking for:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in marketing, communications and, or cybersecurity
Prior internship experience in change management, programme governance, marketing and/or communications will be considered a strong plus
Demonstrate critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and an eagerness to learn.
Meticulous and detail-oriented with the ability to identify, manage, and resolve issues.
Comfortable with ambiguity, self-motivated, and proactive.
Possess integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive information.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.