Senior Project Manager, Group AI Transformation

HKT; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HKT is looking for a Senior Project Manager for their Group AI Transformation. The role involves leading AI-driven transformation projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring alignment with company standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in project management, with at least 3 years in transformation projects. Excellent communication, change management capabilities, and strong stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years leading large-scale transformation or technology-driven projects.
• Proven track record in change management and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven transformation projects across Business Units.
• Oversee project scope, budget, and resource allocation.
• Establish and manage the PMO framework.
• Drive coordination among IT and business stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and monitor change management activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Business process re-engineering

Fluency in English

Fluency in Cantonese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related disciplines

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Group AI Transformation

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and governance of AI-driven transformation projects across the Business Units.

Oversee project scope, budget, timeline, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with company and regulatory standards.

Establish and manage the PMO framework, ensuring structured project tracking, reporting, and risk mitigation.

Drive coordination among IT and business stakeholders for smooth integration of AI solutions into legacy systems and manual processes.

Collaborate with Finance leadership, IT, and external vendors to align transformation initiatives with business needs.

Design, implement, and monitor change management activities to support adoption, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and training strategies.

Develop project documentation, risk assessments, and reporting mechanisms tailored to a highly regulated, listed company environment.

Anticipate and resolve project roadblocks, especially those arising from complex approval processes, legacy systems, and entrenched policy landscapes.

Drive change management strategies to overcome resistance and ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related disciplines.

6+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years leading large-scale transformation or technology-driven projects in sizeable or listed corporations.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills is a must.

Expertise in change management and business process re‑engineering (BPR) to modernize legacy systems and workflows.

Proven track record in change management, stakeholder alignment, and conducting business process re‑engineering within regulated organizations.

Demonstrated experience integrating AI or digital technologies into legacy operations is highly advantageous.

Familiarity with AI/automation (e.g., robotic process automation, predictive analytics) is highly desirable.

Resilient leader capable of navigating complex approval processes and legacy mindsets.

Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English/Cantonese; Mandarin advantageous.