IT Business Architect

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong exposure to business-facing technology strategy

Opportunity to drive innovation initiatives

High-impact role bridging business and IT

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a technology professional to bridge business and IT functions. The role involves translating business needs into technology initiatives and engaging with stakeholders to drive innovation initiatives like AI.

With 8-12 years of experience in technology, this position presents a high-impact opportunity in a leading financial services environment, focusing on strategy and advisory aspects rather than pure technical implementation.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in technology roles, preferably in financial services.
• Experience engaging with non-technical stakeholders (3-4 years minimum).
• Strong communication skills to influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between business units and IT teams.
• Drive and support Proof of Concepts (POCs) in emerging areas.
• Monitor market trends and recommend technology adoption.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business communication

Technology advisory

Understanding of AI trends

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the financial services sector, known for its strong market presence and ongoing investment in digital innovation. They are currently enhancing their technology capabilities to better support business growth, with a focus on modernisation, emerging technologies, and closer alignment between business and IT functions.

Job Description

• Act as the primary interface between business units and IT teams, translating business needs into technology initiatives
• Engage extensively with non-technical stakeholders to understand objectives, challenges, and opportunities
• Provide practical technology advisory aligned with business priorities rather than purely theoretical architecture design
• Drive and support Proof of Concepts (POCs), particularly in emerging areas such as AI and digital transformation
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure solutions are feasible and aligned with organisational capabilities
• Monitor market trends and recommend relevant technology adoption to support business growth
• Support overall solution direction and governance without being deeply hands-on in technical design

The Successful Applicant

• 8-12 years of experience in technology roles, with recent exposure to business-facing responsibilities
• Proven experience engaging with non-technical stakeholders (minimum 3-4 years)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to influence and guide business decisions
• Balanced background across IT and business engagement (not purely technical)
• Experience working in in-house environments within financial services or insurance is highly preferred
• Familiarity with emerging technology trends such as AI and digital innovation
• Experience working with vendors and managing delivery from a business perspective

A technology professional who has evolved into a business-oriented role

Comfortable leading conversations with business stakeholders rather than focusing purely on technical implementation

Demonstrates ownership, leadership, and the ability to drive discussions (not just follow direction)

Prior experience transitioning from technical roles into advisory, coordination, or strategy-focused positions

What's on Offer

• Strong exposure to business-facing technology strategy in a leading financial services environment
• Opportunity to drive innovation initiatives (e.g. AI, POCs) and influence business decisions
• High-impact role bridging business and IT with strong stakeholder visibility
• Ideal for professionals transitioning from technical to strategic leadership roles