VP/SVP, IT Project & Application Management, Asia Pacific

Banco Santander SA; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Banco Santander SA in Hong Kong seeks a VP/SVP, IT Project & Application Management to lead end-to-end IT project delivery across APAC. You will coordinate with Head Office in Madrid, global tech teams and suppliers to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

You will establish governance, manage risks and reporting, drive release planning and change management, and guide teams toward on-time, high-quality implementations.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT, Computer Science, Business or related discipline.
• 10+ years of IT project/programme management or application management experience.
• Experience managing complex regional or cross-border technology projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of banking applications and Corporate/Investment Banking processes.
• English fluency; Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee end-to-end delivery of key IT projects and Change-the-Bank initiatives across APAC.
• Manage relationships with business stakeholders, Head Office/Madrid, global technology teams and suppliers.
• Establish project governance and provide regular status, risk and management reporting.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies and escalations to ensure timely resolution.
• Drive planning, prioritisation, resource coordination and delivery against timelines.
• Oversee release planning, UAT, go-live readiness, implementation and post-production support.
• Lead change management activities, including communication and training.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, risk and internal control requirements.
• Provide leadership to project teams and collaborate across regional and global stakeholders.
• Support management in defining APAC technology priorities and improving delivery.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Spanish desirable

Formation

University degree in IT, Computer Science, Business or related discipline

Description du poste

VP/SVP, IT Project & Application Management, Asia Pacific Country: Hong Kong

• Lead and oversee end-to-end delivery of key IT projects and Change-the-Bank initiatives across APAC.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with business stakeholders, Head Office/Madrid, global technology teams and suppliers.
• Establish appropriate project governance and provide regular project status, risk and management reporting.
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies and escalations to ensure timely resolution.
• Drive project planning, prioritisation, resource coordination and delivery against agreed timelines and objectives.
• Oversee release planning, UAT, go-live readiness, implementation and post-production support.
• Lead change management activities, including business communication, training and implementation readiness.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant IT governance, operational risk and internal control requirements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams and drive effective collaboration across regional and global stakeholders.
• Support management in defining APAC technology priorities and identifying opportunities to improve systems and project delivery.

Basic Requirements

• University degree in IT, Computer Science, Business or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT project/programme management or application management, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Proven experience managing complex, regional or cross-border technology projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of banking applications and Corporate/Investment Banking business processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Santander core banking applications and global technology environment would be an advantage

The Santander Way

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Ready to make it happen? It starts with you. It starts here.