Assistant Vice President, Project Management & Governance

HKT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HKT is seeking an experienced professional to act as Assistant Vice President - Project Management & Governance within the Group Risk & Regulatory function in Hong Kong. The role drives enterprise-wide initiatives across risk, regulatory compliance, governance and data/AI governance, partnering with senior leaders to ensure successful delivery and robust governance.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, develop governance structures and reporting, and influence decision-makers through

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in project management, governance, risk, compliance or transformation.
• Experience in financial services or heavily regulated industries preferred.
• PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum or similar certification is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic, regulatory and transformation projects from initiation to delivery.
• Develop governance structures, milestones, resources and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor risks, dependencies and issues; drive timely resolutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across business units, technology and control functions.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards and committee papers for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Project management

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data governance

A.I. governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a high-calibrAssistant Vice President - Project Management & Governance to join our Group Risk & Regulatory function.

This is a strategic role responsible for driving and coordinating key enterprise-wide initiatives across risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, data and AI governance, privacy, security, and operational transformation.

Reporting directly to the Head of GR&R, the successful candidate will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to manage a portfolio of complex strategic projects, establish robust governance frameworks, and ensure successful delivery of critical business and regulatory initiatives.

Your new role

• Lead and deliver strategic, regulatory, and transformation projects across the Group from initiation to implementation within agreed objectives and timeline.
• Develop project plans, governance structures, milestones, resource requirements, and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams across business units, technology, and control functions.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance and oversight mechanisms.
• Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, committee papers, and management reports for senior stakeholders' review and decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives covering risk management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, data governance, AI governance, privacy, security and operational resilience
• Conduct research, analysis, and industry benchmarking to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Act as a key liaison between GR&R, business units, regulators, consultants, and external partners and influence project outcomes through strong stakeholder management
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, steering committees, and stakeholder forums.
• Drive PMO excellence by enhancing project management methodologies, templates, and reporting standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, governance practices, and project delivery capabilities.

To succeed in this role

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Law, Information Systems, Engineering, or related disciplines
• 8-12 years of experience in project management, consulting, governance, risk, compliance, transformation, or related functions
• Experience within financial services, telecommunications, technology, consulting, or other regulated industries is preferred
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale regulatory, risk, technology, or business transformation projects
• Holder of PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferred
• Certifications related to risk management, governance, compliance, data management, privacy, or AI governance is definitely a plus
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills
• Proficient in computer applications (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Familiar with Power BI or other dashboard tools is a plus