Program Manager

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

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking an I T Program Manager in Hong Kong to lead internal and digital application projects with a focus on governance and delivery quality. You will guide end-to-end initiatives across onshore and offshore teams, balancing traditional waterfall, hybrid, or agile models.

The role requires a university degree and 8+ years of enterprise program delivery, with experience on $10M+ projects and strong executive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, IT, CS or related discipline.
• Strong IT project management knowledge.
• 8+ years in complex enterprise project delivery.
• Experience on $10M+ technology projects.
• Executive and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Vendor negotiations experience.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from business case to closure.
• Plan and lead cross-functional IT and business teams.
• Develop and maintain financial and resource plans.
• Deliver high-quality artefacts, reporting and docs.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, vendors and partners.
• Support change management, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Identify and manage project changes, risks and issues.
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders and steering committee.
• Mentor junior project managers and champion best-practice delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project governance

IT project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

We are seeking for an I T Program Manager for our utility client in Hong Kong. You will be responsible in handling internal or digital application projects, with strong focus on project governance and delivery quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery (Business Case Development, Design, Implementation and Closure)
• Plan and lead projects working with cross-functional teams( Onshore and Offshore) in IT and Business to deliver project outcomes using traditional waterfall, hybrid, or agile delivery models.
• Develop and maintain a detailed financial plan and resource allocation plan for the project.
• Deliver, maintain and update high-quality project artefacts, reporting, and documentation.
• Engage with and manage senior stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
• Support change management, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Identify and manage the project changes, risks and issues promptly that may impact project delivery.
• Maintain continuous communication with the stakeholders, working groups, and steering committee on the project status and project reporting.
• Promote continuous learning within the project team and a collaborative team environment.
• Mentor junior project managers and team members and champion best-practice delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognised university degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines
• Strong knowledge and understanding of IT Project Management methodologies
• At least 8+ years in project/program delivery within complex enterprise environments
• Experience managing large-scale technology projects ($10M+), navigating vendor-heavy projects/programs
• Proven experience in working with Executives and Senior Stakeholders
• Previous experience in contract/vendor negotiations and management
• Excellent communication skills, as well as influencing and leadership skills
• Professional project management certifications such as PMP and PRINCE2 are highly regarded.