Manager – Information Technology (Applications Development) (Ref: IT/06/324)

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) invites applications for an IT leadership role overseeing a team of professionals and vendors to deliver the Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) IT solution. You will supervise development, implementation, maintenance and QA across the project lifecycle.

You will drive system design, enforce security measures, oversee change management and ensure alignment with government IT policies and ISO standards while coordinating with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, SE or related fields.
• 8+ years in large-scale applications development, with 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record in full-cycle software development and project management.
• Technical proficiency in Alibaba Cloud infrastructure and architecture, Java/JavaScript, Mobile Development and Oracle Database technologies.
• Familiarity with PMP, Agile/Scrum, PRINCE2 methodologies, Kubernetes, OWASP and ISO standards (ISO20000/27001/9000).
• Knowledge of Government IT security policies and cybersecurity guidelines preferred.
• Experience in educational system development and AI/data analytics is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IT professionals and vendors/contractors for development, deployment, maintenance and QA of the new IT system for TSA.
• Manage development project activities and design application systems.
• Review development methodology and identify opportunities for system/service improvement.
• Enforce information security measures and manage changes of new IT solutions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet corporate IT needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Information security

Cloud infrastructure

Java/JavaScript

Mobile development

Database technologies

Kubernetes

ISO standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

Alibaba Cloud

Oracle Database

Kubernetes

Job description

Duties

The appointee is responsible for leading a team of IT professionals and vendors/contractors for the development, implementation, maintenance and quality assurance of the new IT system to support Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA). Duties will include managing development project activities; designing application systems; reviewing application development methodology; identifying opportunities for system/service improvement; enforcing information security measures and managing the change of new IT solutions to meet corporate needs.

Requirements

• (a) Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplines;
• (b) At least 8 years’ post-qualification work experience in sizable applications development, with at least 3 years’ in a managerial level;
• (c) Proven track record in full-cycle software development and project management, vendor management;
• (d) Technical proficiency in Alibaba Cloud infrastructure and architecture, Java/Java Script, Mobile Development and Oracle Database technologies;
• (e) Familiarity with PMP, Agile/Scrum, PRINCE2 methodologies, Kubernetes, OWASP and ISO standards including ISO20000, ISO27001 and ISO9000;
• (f) Knowledge in Government IT security policies, cybersecurity guidelines and requirements preferrable;
• (g) Experience in educational system development, delivering business solutions leveraging AI technologies, data analytics and intelligence tools would be an advantage;
• (h) Self-initiated, innovative with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• (i) Highly meticulous and able to work at non-office and irregular hours when required; and
• (j) Good oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English.

Employment Terms

The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract with contract-end-gratuity, MPF benefits, medical and dental care. Future employment may be offered on renewable contracts subject to performance and staffing needs.

Date for Application Review: 10 September 2026

Applications would be considered until the post is filled.

The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates.

Information provided relating to employment will be kept confidential and used only for processing applications.

For details, please refer to the Policy Statement on EqualOpportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement on the HKEAA website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk).