Product Lead (Senior Technical Manager, IT Solutions)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club · Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Non-profit Organizations · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The role involves leading teams through the full systems development lifecycle to deliver IT solutions within budget and timeline constraints. Key duties include project planning, risk management, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders and development teams.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and a professional project management certification such as PMP or Scrum Master. A minimum of 7 to 15 years of IT experience is required, including at least 5 years in project management.
Full description
Job Summary
The job holder leads teams through the systems development lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet business requirements within established standards, timelines, and budgets. Responsibilities include project planning and control, effective resource management, and budget monitoring. Key contributions involve fostering stakeholder collaboration, providing technical leadership to development teams, and pursuing continuous process improvements.
Major Tasks
- Be accountable to the project sponsor for delivering project outcomes within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
- Create and manage the project budget, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Develop, manage, and resource IT project plans, reviewing them regularly with the project sponsor.
- Monitor and report on project progress, commitments, and adherence to governance requirements.
- Diagnose and evaluate potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigation plans as necessary.
- Ensure effective quality controls and appropriate standards are integrated into the project plan.
- Implement change management processes to adapt to project needs.
Education
- Degree qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
Qualifications
- Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum Master) are required.
Experience
- A minimum of 7 to 15 years of experience in the IT industry, with at least 5 years in project management.
- Experience in managing large-scale or end-to-end IT projects, preferably with professional project management qualifications.
- Experience in managing off-shore development teams, multiple vendors, contractors, and sub-contractors.
- Experience in vendor management and stakeholder engagement.
