Senior Manager, Use of ICT (Charities)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Manager for ICT in Charities to oversee IT operations and manage project planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in community or social services, and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in English and Chinese, along with knowledge of ICT trends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in project and event management or marketing.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role managing large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate planning and IT operations within the department.
• Support in defining IT requirements for project initiatives.
• Make recommendations to assure project quality in line with objectives.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Cross-disciplinary/stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ICT knowledge

Job description

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The Department
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Manager, Charities, the job holder will manage and coordinate overall planning, and oversee and manage IT operations within the department. This will involve serving as a liaison between the department and the central Corporate IT team, ensuring IT needs are met efficiently and effectively, while aligning with the broader IT strategies and policies of the organization.

The Job
Responsibilities include:

• Support Charities & Community Department in defining IT requirements for project initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational IT standards and capabilities.
• Work with the program team to facilitate the development of proper project plans, management processes and tools that support effective and efficient project results, especially in risk management, compliance, procurement & logistics, and use of ICT.
• Provide professional input to the programme team to define and maintain project management standards among all Use of ICT projects, especially in risk management, compliance, procurement & logistics, and use of ICT.
• Make recommendations to assure project quality in line with objectives and timelines, especially in risk management, compliance, procurement & logistics, and use of ICT.
• Identify and provide appropriate methodologies, guidelines and tools to the programme team to manage projects effectively and professionally, in relation to risk management, compliance, procurement & logistics, and use of ICT.
• Supervise SPOR Use of ICT members and develop staff capabilities.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Head of Charities and the Executive Director of Charities and Community.

About You
Qualifications and experience include:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience in project and event management or marketing, with at least 5 years in a managerial role, managing large-scale/complex projects with multiple partners/stakeholders; relevant experience in community/social service. Knowledge in ICT is preferable.
• Strong project management skills
• Cross-disciplinary/stakeholder management skills
• Solid experience in social service/community service
• Team leadership and people development experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in both English and Chinese writing
• Knowledge in ICT and mega technology trends (e.g., 5G, IoT, Big Data, AI) and their applications in local/regional contexts

Terms of Employment
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Closing Date
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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