Assistant Manager, IT Project Management

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

Who are we?

We are the IT Division of HKJC, a vibrant community of over 1,500 dedicated professionals working collaboratively across Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Our team is a diverse mix of individuals from various backgrounds, from all across the world. We embrace our humanity, recognizing that each of us brings unique strengths and perspectives. This diversity not only enriches our work environment but also drives our innovation and creativity as we strive to achieve our collective goals.

What do we do?

We design, build, and operate the technology that powers the Club. Our primary focus is on delivering the service that supports our hospitality, racing and wagering operations, to ensure that our customers and members enjoy exceptional experiences.

We also deliver the changes necessary to drive business growth through new products and services. And, we are committed to safeguarding the Club by protecting it from external threats, providing a secure and resilient technological environment.

The Department

The IT Infrastructure and Platform Operations Department is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the infrastructure that supports the Club’s IT systems, and leads the Service Management capabilities that ensure the smooth running of these systems.

This department ensures that all technological resources operate efficiently and effectively to support business objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and operate processes and controls that ensure IT service availability, performance, and resilience are aligned with business expectations.


• Manage the 24x7 IT Operations Centre.


• Manage the Club’s exploitation of the public cloud.


• Manage the complete lifecycle of the Club’s IT network and the technology within our data centres.


• Provide the roadmaps, standards, and capabilities that enable our IT infrastructure to remain current (eligible for vendor support) and secure (patched and remediated against CVEs).


• Provide the Club’s colleague collaboration technology suite, including desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, collaboration tools, carrier contracts, and associated support functions.

The Job

• Coordinate day-to-day project management activities, including schedules, deliverables, milestones, risks, and dependencies


• Support project initiation by preparing kick-off materials, consolidating requirements, and maintaining project documentation


• Perform onsite coordination to support project implementation, testing, and deployment activities


• Facilitate acceptance testing, documentation validation, and readiness checks prior to service handover


• Coordinate service transition and handover activities to Business users, ensuring support models and documentation are in place


• Act as liaison between project teams, vendors, and end users to ensure clear communication and expectation management


• Track issues, actions, and decisions, and ensure timely follow-ups and resolution


• Support reporting on project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders

About You

• Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree from an accredited university is a strong plus


• Professional programme management certification (e.g., Project Management Professional) is preferred


• 2 years of project coordinating experience is preferred


• Experience in the IT Programme Management Office and/or managing large-scale IT programs will be an advantage


• Exposure to IT, infrastructure, or service transition projects preferred


• May be required to perform duties outside normal office hours to support project implementation activities and acceptance testing

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via [email protected]. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.