Director, IT PMO Governance

Charterhouse Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Limited represents a leading financial institution delivering a comprehensive suite of corporate banking and financial services across syndicated lending, treasury solutions, transaction banking, project finance, structured finance, and advisory.

We seek an IT leader with 10–15 years of experience in IT planning, IT finance, PMO/PPM, governance and people leadership to own planning, budgeting, roadmapping and vendor governance within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive IT planning, IT finance, PMO/PPM or related management.
• Leadership experience within a bank or heavily regulated financial services environment preferred.
• University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual IT planning, budgeting cycles, forecasting, cost control, and variance tracking.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business goals and prioritise investments.
• Oversee IT vendor governance, track performance, negotiate terms, and monitor service quality.
• Establish management reporting frameworks, analytics, and operational KPIs.

Skills

IT planning

IT finance

PMO/PPM

Technology governance

People leadership

Budgeting

Roadmapping

Vendor governance

KPIs & reporting

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Execution & control

Continuous improvement

Education

IT degree

Business admin

Finance

Accounting

Job description

Our client is a well renowned financial institution with a strong, long-term commitment to the regional market. They deliver a comprehensive suite of corporate banking and financial services, ranging from syndicated lending and treasury solutions to transaction banking, project finance, structured finance, and strategic advisory.

Why Join Them?

They offer the stability and global reach of a premier financial institution combined with the exciting growth trajectory of a dynamic business unit. Our strategic development provides professionals at all levels with rewarding ownership, meaningful responsibility, and a richer, more impactful career experience than traditional alternatives.

By collaborating with ambitious peers and clients across their extensive network, you will amplify your sphere of influence and deepen your industry expertise as part of one of the largest and most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

Core Background & Experience

• Seniority: 10 to 15 years of solid, progressive experience in IT planning, IT finance, PMO/PPM (Project Portfolio Management), technology governance, or related management functions.
• Industry Background: Proven leadership experience within a bank or other heavily regulated financial services environment is strongly preferred.
• Education: A University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• People Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing teams is strictly required.

Key Focus of This role

• Financial & Budgeting Acumen: Deep expertise in leading annual IT planning, budgeting cycles, periodic forecasting, cost control, and budget-versus-actual tracking.
• Roadmapping & Prioritization: Ability to develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business goals and coordinate investment priorities across IT teams.
• Vendor Governance: Experience overseeing IT vendors, tracking vendor performance, managing commercial terms, and monitoring service quality.
• KPIs & Reporting: Skilled in establishing management reporting frameworks, analytics, and operational metrics.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinker: Capable of translating high-level business priorities into practical, executable plans.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives, finance, procurement, and business units.
• Execution & Control: Strong accountability, an independent working style, and an uncompromising commitment to internal governance and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset focused on optimizing processes, increasing cost visibility, and driving operational efficiency.