Senior IT Manager (Smart Campus)

Office of the Chief Information Officer

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (https\://www.eduhk.hk/ocio) provides essential IT services supporting the University's teaching, learning, research and administration activities with a strong emphasis on innovation, staff development and professional excellence. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior IT Manager to join our team, drive digital transformation and enhance campus experience through innovative IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for\:

• designing, developing, and implementing smart campus and AI initiatives to support the strategic innovations across the University;

• leading AI-driven projects and applications for enhancing staff and student experiences;

• developing and managing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, IoT and data analytics to transform the campus environment;

• formulating and enforcing system standards, procedures, and best practices;

• serving on committees/working groups and representing the University in partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders;

• negotiating with vendors for technology acquisition and service agreements;

• ensure compliance with data governance, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements (e.g. PDPO); and

• lead and mentor a team of IT professionals and project staff.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have\:

• a recognised Bachelor’s degree or above in Information Technology or related disciplines;

• at least 12 years of relevant post-qualification work experience gained on smart campus or digital transformation initiatives;

• proven successful project management experience in smart campus or AI-related projects, preferably gained in local tertiary institutions;

• expertise in AI and machine learning, IoT architecture, and data analytics platforms;

• experience with development frameworks such as Python, TensorFlow, React, or modern tools like cloud-native platforms and low-code/no-code platforms would be advantageous;

• experience in using LLMs, AI tools and platforms on various end-user use cases so that recommendations can be made to end users;

• hands-on experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture is highly preferred;

• solid understanding of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, and deployment automation;

• proficiency in both English and Chinese with strong communication and presentation skills;

• ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work proactively and independently;

• solid experience in project management and vendor management (e.g. PRINCE2 / PMP preferred);

• strong leadership, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; and

• prior experience in higher education or public sector will be an advantage.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref\: 2600579) for the same position are under consideration and need not re-apply.