Program Manager, Cloud Migration (Secondment 1 year)

WallStone Partners & Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WallStone Partners & Company Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Program Manager, Cloud Migration (Secondment 1 year) to lead end-to-end migration programs for a leading insurance client. The role emphasizes governance, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and risk controls across local and offshore teams.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in consulting or project management within financial services, with cloud technology experience and fluent English (Cantonese/Mandarin a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Management or STEM-related disciplines.
• 10–15 years of experience in consulting, business operations, or project management.
• Experience in large, complex change programs within financial services.
• Experience with cloud technologies and migration programs.
• Fluent in English; Cantonese and Mandarin are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on management of both small and large-scale projects throughout their life cycle.
• Ensure alignment with program objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with project sponsors and key stakeholders to prepare business cases for approval by local and Group EXCOs.
• Govern project managers from application vendors to ensure successful migration delivery.
• Lead vendor management and oversee off‑shore delivery teams.
• Highlight project risks and propose solutions or contingency plans for changing business and technical requirements.

Skills

Program governance

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budget control

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Business Management or STEM-related disciplines

Job description

Program Manager, Cloud Migration (Secondment 1 year)

Our client, a well-known insurance company in Hong Kong, is looking for a high calibre to join the group.

Job Responsibilities:

Program & Project Management

Provide hands‑on management of both small and large-scale projects throughout their life cycle.

Ensure alignment with program objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with project sponsors and key stakeholders to prepare business cases for approval by local and Group EXCOs.

Prepare program updates and presentations for senior management.

Governance & Reporting

Govern project managers from application vendors to ensure successful migration delivery.

Prepare and submit project reporting to Group and local PMO.

Coordinate vendor sourcing processes, including RFP preparation, Statement of Work (SoW) drafting, review, and sign‑off.

Lead vendor management and oversee off‑shore delivery teams.

Deliver operational excellence by anticipating potential issues and dependencies.

Highlight project risks and propose solutions or contingency plans for changing business and technical requirements.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Maintain analytical rigor and attention to detail.

Drive consistent improvement in project quality and output.

Financial and Non‑Financial Measures:

Ensure personalized attention while driving team collaboration to deliver high‑quality projects on time and within budget.

Assist the project owner in Statement of Work (SoW) negotiations with external vendors, ensuring deliverables meet business expectations without scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across Business and IT functions to maintain alignment and support successful outcomes.

Communication Requirements:

Internal

Conduct meetings with platform application teams and project teams to review and update project status.

Engage with Compliance, Legal, Ops and Tech Risk teams to assess and address project‑related risks.

Collaborate with Finance to review project costs and provide justification for expenditure.

Coordinate with PMO to prepare updates for EXCO reporting.

External

Hold discussions and meetings with outsourced partners and vendors to address project‑related matters and ensure alignment on deliverables.

Job Requirements:

Technical & Program Expertise

Strong program governance, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills.

Ability to manage multi‑vendor environments and off‑shore delivery teams.

Expertise in risk management, budget control, and reporting.

Experience working in Agile environments or solid understanding of Agile principles.

Education & Professional Background

Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Management or STEM‑related disciplines.

10–15 years of experience in consulting, business operations, or project management, preferably in the financial services industry.

Experience in large, complex change programs within financial services, particularly involving cloud technologies.

Leadership & Delivery

Ability to drive project deliveries and meet objectives under tight timelines.

Experience working with diverse teams across multiple work streams.

Ability to anticipate issues, propose innovative solutions, and manage changing requirements effectively.

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders based on a deep understanding of business objectives and key outcomes.

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication.

Ability to think innovatively and apply a proactive problem‑solving approach.

Personal Attributes

Self‑starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

Highly analytical with great attention to detail.

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and preferably Mandarin.

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