Project Manager – Enterprise Applications & Integration
Summary
Experienced IT Project Manager (hired via consultancy for its client) to lead end-to-end enterprise application and integration projects in Kowloon Bay — planning, vendor management, testing, cutover and production launch — while also owning the integration platform roadmap (APIs, middleware, cloud integration, event-driven architecture). HK$60k–75k/month.
Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 per month
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise platform and application integration initiatives. The role combines end-to-end project delivery with platform planning, helping enhance integration capabilities, service reliability, security and long-term business value.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Take ownership of enterprise integration projects and platform enhancements, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, security requirements and operational readiness criteria.
Establish and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, delivery schedules and resource requirements. Manage dependencies, risks, issues, changes, expenditure and procurement activities, with regular reporting to management.
Oversee the complete implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through development, configuration, integration testing, performance testing and production deployment.
Coordinate cutover activities, data and interface migrations, post-launch stabilisation and transition to support teams.
Apply waterfall, agile or hybrid delivery approaches according to project requirements.
Lead collaboration across application, infrastructure, cloud, architecture, cybersecurity and operations teams, as well as external suppliers and offshore delivery resources.
Manage supplier engagements and contractual commitments, including delivery milestones, acceptance criteria, service quality and commercial performance. Drive corrective actions where required.
Ensure delivery complies with internal governance, architecture principles, quality checkpoints, cybersecurity requirements, audit controls and documentation standards.
Platform Planning and Lifecycle Management
Undertake product management responsibilities for the integration platform, defining its direction, value proposition, service offerings, intended users and positioning within the enterprise.
Own and maintain the platform roadmap and lifecycle plan in alignment with business priorities and enterprise architecture.
Balance new functionality with platform maintenance, technical debt, security, resilience, support requirements, costs and the retirement of legacy capabilities.
Requirements
Degree or Higher Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant IT experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing enterprise application, technology platform or systems integration projects.
A track record covering at least two to three complete implementations through production launch.
Practical experience in project planning and control, stakeholder engagement, vendor and contract management, financial oversight and governance reporting.
Experience coordinating testing, cutover or migration, production deployment and operational handover.
Ability to translate business objectives and architectural requirements into achievable delivery priorities, while clearly communicating constraints and trade-offs.
Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
Experience in platform ownership or product management, including product vision, roadmap development, backlog prioritisation, service definition, lifecycle planning, adoption and value delivery.
Understanding of application integration concepts, such as API management, RESTful APIs or web services, messaging, event-driven architecture, middleware, cloud integration and secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
Exposure to enterprise integration technologies, such as API and middleware platforms, cloud-native integration services, event-streaming or messaging solutions, and managed file transfer tools.
Relevant professional qualifications in project management, agile delivery, service management or product management, such as PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, ITIL or equivalent.
