Head of IT Development Department

Responsibilities:

• In-charge the assigned Department to ensure effective and efficient system services / supports are provided to achieve both short and long-term business goals

• Formulate/review technology development strategy to synchronize with the Bank’s business objectives and devise implementation road map for the Banks’s technology platform Review strategy and roadmap from time to time and make necessary adjustments, catering to the business environment and technological changes

• Develop and implement IT policy and procedures to ensure proper IT control is in place so as to mitigate the Bank exposure

• Prioritize projects and system change requests in line with the Bank’s business objectives and direction

• Ensure the “system development life cycle” (SDLC) is executed properly in the department and the deliverables meet the specified requirements in terms of quality, timeliness, compliance and budget

• Lead and mentor Agile development teams, including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Development Teams

• Oversee the implementation of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) across multiple development teams

• Work closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and other Departments to ensure that Agile initiatives align with business objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent. Master’s degree is preferable

• 15 years or above of IT experience with at least 10 years of IT management experience in banking or financial industry. Proven experience as a Head of Agile Development, Agile Coach, or similar position is preferable

• Experience in managing Agile development teams and technical personnel in software application systems development and maintenance

• Experience in Payment System and Core Banking System Development is preferable

• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills and obtaining buy-ins from business and technology stakeholders

• Self-motivated with strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem solving, organizing and project management skills

• Holder of Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or similar certifications are highly preferable

• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese as well as fluent in Putonghua

Other Information

• 5-day work

• Annual leave, Paternity leave, Birthday Leave, Volunteer leave etc.

• Medical Plan and Dental Plan

• Education Subsidies

• Family medical plan

• Insurance plan

• Discretionary Bonus

We offer competitive remuneration package and promising career opportunities to the successful candidates. Interested parties, please send full resume with current & expected salary and the date of availability to The HR Division, G.P.O. Box 2535, HK , or by clicking Apply Now. Please quote reference on your application. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal data of unsuccessful applications will be destroyed 24 months after the completion of the recruitment and selection exercise.