Reports to: Programme Manager

The Project Manager sits under the Digital Workplace and Network team in the Information Technology Department, mainly responsible for contributing operationally to the achievement of the department business objectives by delivering project management services across Cathay. The Project Manager will also be responsible for driving, planning and directing project activities to ensure the project objectives are accomplished.

This is a 13-months contract position.

• Drive, plan and direct all IT project activities to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters
• Analyse and review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, sourcing approach, delivery method, dependencies, procedures for accomplishing projects, negotiate staffing requirements to various project phases
• Cross-teams and cross–department collaboration with stakeholders to drive business and technology innovation to achieve business unit’s strategic plan and business objectives
• Manage the dynamic project team of individuals. Provide thoughtful leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage Delivery of over $150M and 100+ Schedule Maintenance projects to provide sustainable Operations
• Lead and apply Six Sigma LEAN practice with staff and department functions and actively foster a continuous learning and cross-team knowledge sharing culture among project delivery groups
• Collaborate with Project Practice Manager to improve project management practices across all IT projects. Drive and implement necessary standard and best practices for project management and ensure compliance
• Attention to detail, and ability to organise and prioritize workload for the team; and communicate and escalate risks and issues clearly and concisely and to support management with the preparation of action plans
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in technology and project management practices, ensuring timely exploration and proactively communicate IT’s position towards the introduction of relevant / key emerging technologies
• Proactively coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work

• Degree holder in Information Technology, Business or related area
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in project management role
• Proven experience in managing projects with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium projects in a cross-functional environment
• Detailed knowledge of the following disciplines: project and program delivery, 
  portfolio management, application development management, infrastructure 
  development management, vendor management, service transition and cutover 
  planning
• Technical proficiency in hardware and system software, as well as experience 
  implementing packages and working with vendors
• Project management related certification such as PMP
• Proven experience in managing OPEX Cost/Budget management
• Project Manager need to have knowledge in Operation capabilities and IT Service 
• Delivery functions that sustain and improve customer experience of IT Services

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