Deputy Director, Technology & Innovation (Corporate Systems)

Company description:

At Kerry Properties, we commit to employing people who are passionate and dedicated. We look for people who always strive for excellence and possess a positive attitude. In turn, we offer

our people boundless opportunities in career advancement and realization of their potential.

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Job description:

Job Highlights

• Drive the ERP and finance systems transformation initiatives, business process standardization across Hong Kong and Mainland and operational excellence to support sustainable business growth and corporate objectives.
• Oversee the strategic roadmap, governance, and delivery of ERP and finance systems initiatives to support finance and business transformation.
• Partner with business leaders, finance leaders and stakeholders to define, collaborate and design technology solutions with corporate objectives and operational requirements.
• Manage ERP budget and multiple external vendors, system integrators, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery and service excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing project team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning and improvements.
• Be responsible for the design, transition and on-going operation of the future operation model, ensuring effective orchestration and harmonization of ERP transformation initiatives with existing systems and integration.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Define and execute the ERP and finance systems transformation strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• As a trusted partner to business and finance leaders to manage change and drive ERP project and finance transformation, including process standardization, data and architecture governance and emerging technologies implementation.
• Develop technology roadmaps, budget and business cases to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Drive enterprise-wide process standardization, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

ERP Transformation & Programme Leadership

• Drive ERP programme planning, governance, implementation and rollout, and project controls.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to Steering Committee, management and key stakeholders, ensuring effective governance, informed decision-making and timely resolution of key risks and issues.
• Ensure successful delivery of ERP initiatives within approved scope, budget, timeline and quality expectations.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Finance, Leasing, Property Development, Property Management and related functions.

Finance Systems Leadership

• Oversees the finance systems portfolio including ERP, JD Edwards, EPM, treasury and reporting platforms, to ensure smooth operation and integrity with ERP.
• Ensure production stability, service excellence, security compliance and business continuity.
• Drive technology innovation and automation across finance functions.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build strong partnerships with business executives, finance leadership and regional management teams.
• Lead vendor and system integrator selection, contract negotiations and performance management.
• Act as the executive escalation point for programme, operational and vendor-related issues.
• Manage multi-million-dollar technology budgets and external service providers.

Organization & People Leadership

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing ERP project team and future operation team across Hong Kong and Mainland with governance and standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous learning and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree and/or MBA preferred.
• Proven record and 15+ years of experience in ERP implementation, finance systems, digital transformations, enterprise architecture, data governance, and process transformation.
• Minimum 8 years in management or leadership positions.
• Experience managing multiple system integrators, vendors and consulting partners.
• Excellent executive communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large programme budgets and vendor contracts.

• Experience in real estate, property development, property management or diversified conglomerates is highly desirable.
• ERP implementation and operation experiences in Hong Kong and Mainland

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, TOGAF, Oracle, SAP or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Proficient in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.

The personal data provided will only be used for recruitment and employment-related purposes. All personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence. All applications may be considered for other suitable position(s) in the Kuok/Kerry Group and its subsidiary/ associated companies. For correction of or access to personal data after submission of the application or enquiries on recruitment matters, please contact Human Resources Department. Please mark "Confidential: Personal Data Access/ Correction/ Recruitment Enquiries" on your correspondence. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed after 24 months from the date of application. By submitting an application through Kerry Properties' Career webpage, you are deemed to have consented to its Personal Information Collection Statement.