Strategic Technical Program Lead — Hong Kong (Hybrid)

Manulife; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned IT Program Lead to drive medium-to-large technology programs, coordinating local and offshore teams and external vendors. You will steer cross-functional initiatives, ensuring delivery on scope, time, and business goals, while partnering with senior leadership.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and risk-management skills, with experience across SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and governance frameworks. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication, influence, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Experience managing distributed teams and vendors
• Good English and Chinese communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large technology programs and projects
• Coordinate local and offshore development teams and manage external vendors
• Drive cross-squad and cross-functional initiatives within the Hong Kong business
• Ensure successful delivery against timelines, scope, and business objectives
• Work closely with business units, technology teams, and senior leadership
• Influence decision-making and align stakeholders on priorities and outcomes
• Communicate technical vision, delivery status, risks, and solutions effectively

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management, Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

Manulife in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned IT Program Lead to drive medium-to-large technology programs, coordinating local and offshore teams and external vendors. You will steer cross-functional initiatives, ensuring delivery on scope, time, and business goals, while partnering with senior leadership.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and risk-management skills, with experience across SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and governance frameworks. Hybrid work arrangement offered.