Assistant General Manager – Information Technology

Swire Properties; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Swire Properties in Hong Kong seeks an Assistant General Manager – Information Technology to lead IT infrastructure, operations and cloud services, ensuring secure, reliable delivery of mission-critical systems while partnering with business stakeholders.

You will drive IT strategy, oversee digital transformation, security integration, and cost optimization, and provide strategic direction and hands-on support to keep IT aligned with business growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 15+ years IT infrastructure/operations, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience in hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Ali Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure, operations, and cloud services to ensure reliability and security.
• Lead major IT projects with budgets, roadmaps, and resource planning.
• Drive digital transformation and cost optimization through automation and AI.
• Partner with stakeholders to align IT strategy with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud management

Cybersecurity awareness

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

AliCloud

Job description

We are Makers — people who care deeply about shaping places where life, work and nature can flourish together. Grounded in our heritage and unified 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. Our people are at the heart of it all: free to be themselves, driven to make a difference, and inspired to create alongside others. 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.

We are now looking for an Assistant General Manager – Information Technology to join our Digital & IT department. You will be leading 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 also partner closely with business stakeholders to define IT strategies, drive system enhancements, and support business growth and operational efficiency, while providing both strategic direction and hands‑on support to information security, positioning IT as a business‑aligned and value-driving function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Management

• Service delivery and reliability: Oversee infrastructure provisioning, disaster recovery, monitoring, and incident management to ensure compliance and business continuity.
• Oversee and determine 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 diverse platforms while supporting the organisation's digital transformation roadmap.
• Lead in driving digital transformation and innovation by recommending and implementing viable technologies, adopt user centric approach to streamline business processes and design system flows. Implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance and system performance.
• Define IT plans, architecture, policies, standards, and budgets aligned with evolving business needs.
• Cost and performance optimization: Enhance infrastructure efficiency, optimize cloud spend and resource use; implement automation and AI to improve 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 implementation.
• 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

• Security integration in operations: Work closely 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
• Practice or exposure in Chinese mainland and working experience in multi-cultural background will be 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): Received the Best Employer Award for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024, and 2025, together with the 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, where People can thrive.

If you require special assistance and accommodations during any part of the recruitment process, including the online application and/or the selection process, please reach out to us via email at any time.

If we haven't contacted you six weeks after your submission, then please consider your application unsuccessful this time.

All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months after its completion, and then destroyed. All information will be used for recruitment and appointment purposes only. The Company will handle all personal data confidentially in accordance with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.