Senior Project Manager - AVP - Post-trade Systems - IT - 12 months Contract

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."

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As an IT project manager in Post Trade Services, the incumbent would work on the delivery of a new system to be used by HKEX and its clearing participants. In this project, we will make use of the latest development in Fintech, to create a next-generation cash payment and settlement platform, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a global financial centre.

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• 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
• Partner Management: Function as a contact point for external technology partners. Ensure that the partner receives important information and requirements. Escalate external-related issues to stakeholders on time.
• Business Requirements: Coordinate with internal user groups to deliver requirements to the development teams. 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 development teams to ensure the functional 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, external partners, and other IT teams. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide regular updates on project status and deliverables.
• 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 business users and development teams for quality and completeness.
• 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.

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.

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