Key Responsibilities:
- Program/Project Management: Spearhead the initiation, mobilization, and execution of key initiatives identified in the Strategic Planning cycle.
- Hands-on Project Management: Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring all aspects are managed effectively.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with project sponsors and Business/TDA stakeholders to develop business cases, lead discussions, and secure approvals from senior committees.
- Progress Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and report on program updates, including progress, financials, risks, and issues, to senior management and PMO.
- Vendor Coordination: Manage the vendor sourcing process, including RFP and SoW preparation, review, and sign-off.
- Team Leadership: Lead project managers and technical leads from vendors or offshore teams, coordinating with internal IT departments.
- Risk Management: Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies promptly. Address issues with a focused approach to ensure timely resolution.
- Change Management: Oversee the change management process to ensure project changes are handled transparently and effectively.
- Technical Clearance: Lead projects in obtaining necessary technical clearances before production deployment.
- Team Management: Supervise a team of staff, including outsourced and contract resources, to execute strategic initiatives.
- Collaboration Facilitation: Promote communication and collaboration across project teams.
- Knowledge Uplift: Continuously enhance team members' knowledge in business, technical know-how, project management, and stakeholder management.
Requirements:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher in business management or STEM-related disciplines.
- Experience: 8-10 years of experience in consulting, business operations, or project management, preferably in the financial services industry.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience working in banking or financial services on large, complex change projects, especially those involving digital and cutting-edge technology solutions.
- Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work with diverse teams across different work streams.
- Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and find proactive solutions to problems.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile environments or knowledge of Agile principles.
- Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer HKD1000 in Apple gift cards for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.com.hk/refer-a-friend
