Senior Director, IT – Established Hospitality Group

A prestigious hospitality group seeks a highly experienced and skilled Director / Senior Director, IT to lead digital transformation initiatives and manage large-scale IT projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both consultancy and in-house / end-user environments, with extensive experience in managing digital transformation programs. This role will support the Group CIO directly and act as a deputy to the CIO, providing strategic guidance and oversight to IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Digital Transformation Program Management:

• Lead and manage large-scale digital transformation programs, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program scope, goals, and timelines.
• Develop and manage program budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

- IT Programme Management:

• Oversee the management of large-scale IT projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

- Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to IT teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

- Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments and levels.

- Team Management:

• Lead and manage a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and coaching to ensure high performance and job satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

- Deputy to the CIO:

• Support the Group CIO directly, providing strategic guidance and oversight to IT teams.
• Collaborate with the CIO to develop and implement IT strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on digital transformation programs.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects and digital transformation programs.
• Experience working in both consultancy and in-house / end-user environments.
• Strong program and project management skills, with experience in Agile methodologies.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, applications and data centres
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good command in English and Chinese will be a bonus for internal & external communications and engagement

Certifications will be a plus:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• ITIL or equivalent IT service management certification.

If you are a motivated and experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge, please send in your updated CV via the apply button to Shannagh Wu. We look forward to connecting with you.

*Due to large volume of applications and direct messages, appreciate your patience and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*


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