IT Development & Strategy Lead — Contract

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Settlement is seeking an Information Technology Manager (Development) (SW I) on a contract basis to lead development efforts and digital transformation within the IT department.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of IT management experience, strong project management and cybersecurity oversight, excellent communication and bilingual English/Chinese capabilities to support service innovation and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Information Technology or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT management or related roles
• Strong technical foundation in IT project management and digital transformation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Planning: Lead the development and execution of the IT strategic plan that aligns with organizational goals, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency through emerging technologies.
• Innovation and Service Improvement: Explore new technologies and innovations to enhance service delivery, user experience, and operational efficiency. Provide strategic IT guidance and support to service departments for technology-driven projects
• Cybersecurity Leadership: Lead cybersecurity initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and implement defense strategies to protect organizational data and IT assets. Develop and enforce IT security policies and procedures, including user education and compliance monitoring
• Project and Vendor Management: Oversee IT project management from initiation to deployment, ensuring timely, on‑budget, and within‑scope delivery. Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers to align with organizational needs and ensure quality service
• Infrastructure and Application Management: Manage IT infrastructure and applications to ensure reliability, scalability, and security. Oversee cloud environments, network systems, server operations, and software applications in line with best practices and regulatory standards
• Team Management and Development: Manage and develop the IT team, promoting a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and high performance. Assign responsibilities effectively to ensure efficient IT operations and project delivery

Skills

IT management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Job description

St. James Settlement is seeking an Information Technology Manager (Development) (SW I) on a contract basis to lead development efforts and digital transformation within the IT department.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of IT management experience, strong project management and cybersecurity oversight, excellent communication and bilingual English/Chinese capabilities to support service innovation and data-driven decision making.