IT Strategy, PMO & Software Product Lead

Morgan McKinley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an IT Planning, Strategy & PMO Lead (Software Product) in Hong Kong to manage IT demand planning, budgeting, and portfolio optimization. You will partner with business units on new tech initiatives, evaluate market-leading SaaS tools, and ensure governance over Oracle and Microsoft.

Key responsibilities include Strategy & Demand Planning, PMO Governance, SAM, and SaaS & Vendor Advisory.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT Strategy, PMO, or Software Asset Management.
• Big 4 Advisory/Consulting or Software Product/SaaS Management background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of licensing for Oracle and Microsoft.
• Strong demand planning, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and analytics skills.
• Excellent presentation and advisory capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Up-to-date with the latest software tech and adoption opportunities in corporate environments.
• Good command of English; Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Demand Planning: translate business needs into IT roadmaps and manage annual IT budgeting.
• PMO Governance: oversee software project intake, prioritization, and alignment of IT spending with business goals.
• Software Asset Management (SAM): manage lifecycle, compliance, and audits focusing on Oracle and Microsoft licensing and productivity tools.
• SaaS & Vendor Advisory: evaluate SaaS tools, negotiate renewals, and optimize software licensing costs.

Skills

IT strategy

PMO

Software Asset Mgmt

Vendor negotiation

Budgeting

Analytics

Presentation

English proficiency

Job description

We are looking for a professional IT Planning, Strategy & PMO Lead (Software Product) to manage IT demand planning, strategic budgeting, and enterprise software portfolio optimization. You will partner with business units on new tech initiatives, evaluate market-leading SaaS tools, and ensure governance over key vendors like Oracle and Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Demand Planning: Partner with user departments to assess business needs, translate new initiatives into IT roadmaps, and manage annual IT budgeting.
• PMO Governance: Oversee software project intake, investment prioritization, and alignment between IT spending and strategic business goals.
• Software Asset Management (SAM): Lead enterprise software lifecycle management, compliance, and audit readiness—focusing heavily on Oracle, Microsoft, productivity, backup, and security tools.
• SaaS & Vendor Advisory: Leverage SaaS market knowledge to evaluate emerging commercial software, negotiate renewals, and optimize software licensing costs.

Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years in IT Strategy, PMO, or Software Asset Management.
• Preferred Background: Big 4 Advisory/Consulting (SAM, IT Risk, Tech Strategy) or Software Product / SaaS Management.
• Vendor Expertise: Deep knowledge of licensing models and compliance for enterprise vendors (Oracle, Microsoft, backup, and productivity suites).
• Skills: Strong demand planning, IT budgeting, vendor negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong in presentation and advisory; strategic mindset.
• Upbeat with the latest/ most focus software technologies in town, explore areas of adoption in the corporates
• Languages: Good command of English (spoken and written). Cantonese speaker is a plus.