Technical Project Manager - Assistant Vice President - Systems & Network Operations - IT

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead infrastructure and network projects within its IT Division. You will collaborate with engineering, application teams, vendors, and business users to deliver strategic initiatives while managing risks, budgets, and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of delivery experience in financial institutions or large technology environments, strong networking knowledge, and proficiency with Jira,

Qualifications

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in project management, infrastructure transformation, or technology delivery within financial institutions or large‑scale technology organizations.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and infrastructure technologies; experience leading large‑scale network or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with structured project management methodologies and tools (PMP, PRINCE2, Jira, Confluence, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams; monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Understand architectures and solution designs; coordinate dependencies across systems and projects.
• Plan and optimize schedules based on technical dependencies, resources, maintenance windows, vendor deliverables, and operational constraints.
• Communicate with stakeholders, provide governance updates, and promote project management standards and tools across infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure knowledge

Networking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company Introduction

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets. Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day. HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary

The Systems & Network Operations Department is a key function within HKEX's Information Technology Division, responsible for ensuring the stability, resilience, and continuous evolution of the technology infrastructure that supports Hong Kong's financial markets. The department plays a critical role in managing and operating the infrastructure platforms underpinning HKEX's trading, clearing, settlement systems. The department is now hiring a Technical Project Manager, whose job duties and requirements are described below.

Job Duties

An experienced Technical Project Manager is required to manage infrastructure projects within the IT Division. The successful candidate will primarily lead network and infrastructure-related projects of various sizes and complexities. The incumbent will work closely with engineering teams, architects, application teams, business users, vendors, and manufacturers to deliver projects whilst managing technical dependencies, resource constraints, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including project scope, deliverables, milestones, technical dependencies, resource allocation, budgets, and implementation schedules. Lead cross-functional project teams in executing project plans, monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation and resolution measures. Understand infrastructure architectures and solution designs, identify technical dependencies across systems and projects, and ensure coordinated planning and execution activities. Plan and optimize project schedules based on technical dependencies, resource availability, maintenance windows, vendor deliverables, and operational constraints. Coordinate and manage shared resources across concurrent projects, including engineering teams, testing environments, infrastructure platforms, and external vendors. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication, governance, collaboration, and quality management practices. Conduct regular project reviews and provide timely reporting on project status, milestones, risks, dependencies, resource constraints, financials, and delivery progress to project sponsors and governance committees. Develop and promote project management standards, frameworks, processes, templates, and supporting tools to improve consistency and delivery effectiveness across infrastructure projects.

Job Requirements

University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years' experience in project management, infrastructure transformation, or technology delivery within financial institutions or large-scale technology organizations. Strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies, particularly enterprise networking, with proven experience managing large-scale network or infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability to understand technical architectures, solution designs, system integrations, and cross-system dependencies, and effectively coordinate delivery activities across multiple teams. Strong planning and scheduling skills, with experience managing project activities based on technical dependencies, resource availability, implementation windows, and operational requirements. Experience managing competing priorities and resolving technical, resource, and scheduling conflicts across multiple concurrent projects. Familiarity with structured project management methodologies and tools, such as PMP, PRINCE2, Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms. Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders and build effective working relationships.

Equal Opportunity Statement

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location

HKEX - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

Company Overview

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX.