Vice President - Application Development Manager

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:

IT Listing and Corporate Systems department is responsible for the implementation, development and support of multiple corporate wide systems including our ongoing AI based initiatives, our external Websites and Intranet. We partner and collaborate with the systems infrastructure and information security teams to ensure high service level and systems availability are provided to our internal corporate divisions.

As an application development manager in IT Listing and Corporate Systems department, the incumbent would lead the delivery of a new system to be used by HKEX Group Compliance division. Through this system, we can reduce obsolete processes, while helping our internal users streamline workflows, and automate management analytics and reporting.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Participate in project planning, timeline management, change management, issue management and release planning. Monitor project progress, ensure adherence to project milestones, and effectively communicate project status to stakeholders
• Vendor Management: Function as a contact point for external vendors. Monitor the performance of the vendor and the timeliness and quality of their deliverables. Ensure that the vendor receives important information and requirements. Escalate vendor-related issues to stakeholders on time.
• Business Requirements: Partner with internal user groups to deliver requirements to the vendor and development team. Understand the business needs and the technical solutions to ensure that they align. Communicate risks and gaps in functional specifications if necessary.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Review the test plan and test strategies with the vendor and development team to ensure the function requirements are met. Derive test plan and strategies to confirm that the system complies with the technical requirements on reliability, performance, contingency, security, etc.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and other IT teams. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide regular updates on project status and deliverables.
• Technical Acceptance: Evaluate the documents and evidence provided by the vendor and development teams on system design, testing, security, deployment topology and conformance to technical standards, and ensure that the system is fit for use before it is deployed in production.
• Project Financials: Keep track of project costs and ensure that the financial records are accurately booked.
• Documentation and Training: Create detailed documents for internal records, and review the documents provided by the vendor and development teams for quality and completeness. Work with the vendor on a detailed training plan.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization. Contribute to the development of best practices, standards, and frameworks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of future implementations.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in IT applications delivery and project management.
• Technical Skills: Concepts of infrastructure technologies, IT security concepts are needed. Experience with automation and cloud platforms (e.g., M365) is a bonus.
• Analytical Thinking: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex technical requirements, identify potential challenges, and devise solutions flexibly.
• Communication: Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

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