Chief Manager (Special Projects) (Ref: IT-CM-SP-JD)

The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd is seeking a senior IT leader reporting to the General Manager (Information Technology) to drive enterprise architecture and governance across multiple technology domains. You will oversee the design, delivery and continuous improvement of complex, scalable solutions with strong security and regulatory compliance.

You will champion modern practices such as Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-native approaches, aligning technology roadmaps with organisational objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Minimum 15 years in enterprise solution development with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong ERP/SAP, cloud (Azure) and cybersecurity experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple technology domains and govern IT standards.
• Oversee design, delivery and continuous improvement of critical solutions for scalability and security.
• Drive Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-native adoption to enhance delivery and value.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align tech roadmaps with business objectives and regulations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation to strengthen capabilities and performance.
• Lead technical teams, manage vendor relationships and oversee technology risk/compliance.

Skills

ERP SAP

Cloud Azure

Cybersecurity

Data analytics

AI

Automation

Stakeholder management

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree advantage

Job description

Reporting to General Manager (Information Technology), the appointee will mainly perform the following duties:

To provide strategic leadership across multiple technology domains, driving enterprise architecture standards, technology governance and digital transformation initiatives

To oversee the design, delivery and continuous improvement of complex business-critical solutions, ensuring scalability, security, reliability and regulatory compliance

To drive the adoption of modern technology practices, including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-native solutions, to enhance delivery efficiency and business value

To partner with senior stakeholders to align technology strategies, solutions and roadmaps with organisational objectives, operational needs and regulatory requirements

To evaluate emerging technologies and innovation opportunities, recommending and implementing solutions that strengthen organisational capabilities and performance

To lead and develop technical teams while establishing solution development standards, managing strategic vendor partnerships and overseeing technology risks and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciplines. A master’s degree in related discipline an advantage
• A minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in enterprise solution development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale programmes and multiple technology domains
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP, cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), and cybersecurity frameworks
• Proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption programmes and the delivery of complex, business-critical technology solutions
• Proficiency in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), automation and emerging technology trends
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good command of English and Chinese languages, both spoken and written

Working Location

Admiralty

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