Manager - Platform Services & Application System

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

Job summary

CLP is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Leader to formulate and execute the enterprise infrastructure strategy across cloud and on-prem platforms. You will guide the Platform Services team, ensuring service readiness, performance, security, and continuous improvement while coordinating with security groups and vendors.

Strong leadership, automation drive, and FinOps accountability are essential. The role demands hands-on cloud/native and on-prem experience, SAP & Oracle Fusion Cloud

Qualifications

• A recognised university degree in IT/CS/Engineering.
• 10+ years IT experience in enterprise infrastructure and operations, including at least 6 years leading a technical team.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and on-prem platforms, including Windows and Linux servers, databases, SAN storage, backup / data protection and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud platform operations, including its supporting infrastructure, integrations, access control, security, monitoring, release management and vendor support model. SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Proven track record of delivering medium‑to‑large infrastructure projects and running production‑critical operations, including incident, problem, change and release management, patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience driving automation (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, RPA), process improvement and FinOps / cloud cost management, with measurable results.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity solutions (e.g. endpoint security, VPN, multi‑factor authentication, data loss prevention) and experience working with security teams on controls, projects and audits.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management, communication, influencing and leadership skills.
• Proactive and results‑oriented, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Professional certifications in ITIL, Azure, Alibaba Cloud, OCI, Red Hat / Linux or PMP / PRINCE2 are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist Infrastructure Manager to formulate the infrastructure strategy and develop roadmap on Digital infrastructure platform services
• Lead Platform Services team to design and implement the enterprise infrastructure and platform projects on both cloud and data center
• Lead the team in providing infrastructure and platform support for Oracle Fusion Cloud, including service readiness, operational stability, performance, resilience, security and continuous improvement; provide transition support for SAP migration and decommissioning activities where required.
• Manage the enterprise Platform Services including cloud computing resource, server, database, SAN storage, data protection, disaster recovery, etc.
• Manage FinOps in Platform Services & Application Systems areas, accountable for the OPEX spending related to supported systems.
• Uplift Platform Services and Application Systems team technical capability to handle new technology projects and BAU tasks.
• Drive automation within Platform Services and Application Systems team to improve accuracy and reduce manual efforts.
• Continuous improve Platform Services and Application Systems team processes by reviewing existing processes, identify improvement areas, plan and execute the improvement plan.
• Develop and maintain end-to-end enterprise Platform Service monitoring and process automation
• Work as the 2nd level of support for IT Operations team to provide technical guidance and training
• Work close with Group Security team to governance cybersecurity control and standards including vulnerability management, software update management, etc.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for new technology and product evaluation, planning, service delivery and technical support activities
• Adopt best practices for project execution on overall project management, risk management, issue management, resource management, change management quality and budget control

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Influencing

Proactive

Continuous learning

Infra strategy

Education

University degree in IT/CS/Engineering

ITIL/Azure/OCI/Red Hat/PRINCE2/PMP certifications

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

SAP knowledge

Ansible

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code

RPA

Windows & Linux servers

Backup & DR

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Infrastructure Manager to formulate the infrastructure strategy and develop roadmap on Digital infrastructure platform services
• Lead Platform Services team to design and implement the enterprise infrastructure and platform projects on both cloud and data center
• Lead the team in providing infrastructure and platform support for Oracle Fusion Cloud, including service readiness, operational stability, performance, resilience, security and continuous improvement; provide transition support for SAP migration and decommissioning activities where required.
• Manage the enterprise Platform Services including cloud computing resource, server, database, SAN storage, data protection, disaster recovery, etc.
• Manage FinOps in Platform Services & Application Systems areas, accountable for the OPEX spending related to supported systems.
• Uplift Platform Services and Application Systems team technical capability to handle new technology projects and BAU tasks.
• Drive automation within Platform Services and Application Systems team to improve accuracy and reduce manual efforts.
• Continuous improve Platform Services and Application Systems team processes by reviewing existing processes, identify improvement areas, plan and execute the improvement plan.
• Develop and maintain end-to-end enterprise Platform Service monitoring and process automation
• Work as the 2nd level of support for IT Operations team to provide technical guidance and training
• Work close with Group Security team to governance cybersecurity control and standards including vulnerability management, software update management, etc.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for new technology and product evaluation, planning, service delivery and technical support activities
• Adopt best practices for project execution on overall project management, risk management, issue management, resource management, change management quality and budget control

Location: Sham Shui Po

Employment: Permanent

Requirement

• A recognised university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of IT experience in enterprise infrastructure and operations, including at least 6 years leading a technical team.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and on‑premises platforms, including Windows and Linux servers, databases, server and SAN storage hardware, backup / data protection and disaster recovery solutions.
• Good knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud platform operations, including its supporting infrastructure, integrations, access control, security, monitoring, release management and vendor support model. SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Proven track record of delivering medium‑to‑large infrastructure projects and running production‑critical operations, including incident, problem, change and release management, patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience driving automation (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, RPA), process improvement and FinOps / cloud cost management, with measurable results.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity solutions (e.g. endpoint security, VPN, multi‑factor authentication, data loss prevention) and experience working with security teams on controls, projects and audits.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management, communication, influencing and leadership skills.
• Proactive and results‑oriented, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Professional certifications in ITIL, Azure, Alibaba Cloud, OCI, Red Hat / Linux or PMP / PRINCE2 are an advantage.

About CLP

CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia‑Pacific region with over 8,000 employees. In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services. We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal. To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.