Assistant General Manager – Information Technology

Swire Properties Limited 太古地產有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Properties Limited 太古地產有限公司 seeks an Assistant General Manager – Information Technology to lead IT infrastructure, operations and cloud services in Hong Kong. You will partner with business leaders to define IT strategy, drive system enhancements, and support growth while guiding cybersecurity and cost management.

You will oversee major IT projects, vendor relationships, and a multi-cloud environment, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related disciplines (First Degree).
• Infrastructure & Operations Leadership: 15+ years in IT infrastructure, operations, or cloud services management; 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Hybrid & Multi-cloud Management: Experience managing hybrid/multi-cloud environments; cloud modernization or migration programs.
• Business Acumen: Experience translating business strategy into IT service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure, operations, and cloud services in Hong Kong.
• Oversee roadmaps, budgets, and major IT projects including migrations.
• Promote digital transformation and scalable, secure IT architectures.
• Define IT plans, policies, standards, and budgets aligned with business needs.
• Cost and performance optimization: improve efficiency and cloud spend.

Skills

IT leadership

Hybrid cloud mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic planning

Information security

Vendor & MSP mgmt

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

15+ years IT infra/ops experience

5+ years senior leadership

Tools

AWS

Azure

AliCloud

Job description

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We are Makers — people who care deeply about shaping places where life, work and nature can flourish together. Grounded in our heritage and united by a culture of trust and respect, we dare to take on ambitious ideas and turn them into something real — thoughtfully, collaboratively, and with care for the communities we serve. Brick by brick, we build vibrant, inclusive spaces that stand the test of time — because real progress comes from people who choose to make it happen.

Overview

We are looking for an Assistant General Manager – Information Technology to join our Digital & IT department. You will lead the company’s IT infrastructure, operations, and cloud services in Hong Kong, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of mission-critical systems. You will partner with business stakeholders to define IT strategies, drive system enhancements, and support business growth and operational efficiency, while providing strategic direction and hands-on support to information security, positioning IT as a business-aligned, value-driving function.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Management: Service delivery and reliability including infrastructure provisioning, disaster recovery, monitoring, and incident management to ensure compliance and business continuity.
• Oversee roadmap, timeframes and budgets for major IT projects including systems implementation, updates, upgrades and migrations.
• Hybrid and multi-cloud stewardship: Manage integration, security, and optimization of on-premises and cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS), maintaining visibility and control across platforms while supporting the organisation's digital transformation.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, implement viable technologies, and design system flows with a user-centric approach; promote scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Define IT plans, architecture, policies, standards, and budgets aligned with evolving business needs.
• Cost and performance optimization: Improve infrastructure efficiency, optimize cloud spend and resource use; implement automation and AI to enhance agility.

Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment

• Business advisory: Serve as the primary tech advisor; translate business priorities into infrastructure and operations initiatives; secure executive buy-in.
• Stakeholder and project management: Engage stakeholders, users, and vendors to resolve issues; review and coordinate project plans and implementations.
• Innovation and product mindset: Align pilots and cloud initiatives with measurable business value.
• Vendor and managed services: Leverage CSPs/MSPs to extend capabilities; manage vendors with focus on knowledge transfer, skills retention, and service quality.

Cybersecurity Support & Collaboration

• Work with the cybersecurity team to embed security controls, monitoring, and threat preparedness into infrastructure design and operations; ensure compliance and disaster recovery capabilities are aligned with security requirements.

Organisational Leadership

• Team motivation and staffing: Build, engage, and retain high-performing teams in competitive markets; drive resilience and adaptability amid constant change.
• Talent development and retention: Develop scalable training programs and clear career paths with defined competency frameworks.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or related disciplines (First Degree).
• Infrastructure & Operations Leadership: 15+ years in IT infrastructure, operations, or cloud services management; 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Hybrid & Multi-cloud Management: Demonstrated experience managing hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Ali Cloud, or equivalent); proven track record in infrastructure modernization or cloud migration programs.
• Business Acumen: Experience translating business strategy into IT service delivery; background in service-optimized or product-centric IT operating models.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain teams; experience navigating staffing challenges and driving organisational change.
• Experience with Chinese mainland operations and multi-cultural environments preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Strategic Mindset
• Drives for Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Builds Effective Teams
• Drives Engagement
• Values Differences
• Situational Adaptability

Why Choose Us

• Randstad Hong Kong: Awarded Most Attractive Employer in the Property and Real Estate sector for 2024 and 2025
• HRoot Awards (Chinese Mainland): Best Employer Award for 2023, 2024, and 2025, plus Best Social Enterprises Award in 2024

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Swire Properties strives to foster a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. If you require special assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out via email at any time.

If you have not been contacted six weeks after submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months and then destroyed. Data will be used for recruitment and appointment purposes only and handled confidentially in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

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