Deputy Executive Manager, IT Programme Management

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

Who are we?

We are the IT Division of HKJC, a vibrant community of over 1,500 dedicated professionals working collaboratively across Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Our team is a diverse mix of individuals from various backgrounds, from all across the world. We embrace our humanity, recognizing that each of us brings unique strengths and perspectives. This diversity not only enriches our work environment but also drives our innovation and creativity as we strive to achieve our collective goals.

What do we do?

We design, build, and operate the technology that powers the Club. Our primary focus is on delivering the service that supports our hospitality, racing and wagering operations, to ensure that our customers and members enjoy exceptional experiences.

We also deliver the changes necessary to drive business growth through new products and services. And, we are committed to safeguarding the Club by protecting it from external threats, providing a secure and resilient technological environment.

The Department

The IT Infrastructure and Platform Operations Department is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the infrastructure that supports the Club’s IT systems, and leads the Service Management capabilities that ensure the smooth running of these systems.

This department ensures that all technological resources operate efficiently and effectively to support business objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and operate processes and controls that ensure IT service availability, performance, and resilience are aligned with business expectations.
• Manage the 24x7 IT Operations Centre.
• Manage the Club’s exploitation of the public cloud.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of the Club’s IT network and the technology within our data centres.
• Provide the roadmaps, standards, and capabilities that enable our IT infrastructure to remain current (eligible for vendor support) and secure (patched and remediated against CVEs).
• Provide the Club’s colleague collaboration technology suite, including desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, collaboration tools, carrier contracts, and associated support functions.

The Job

• Be accountable to the project sponsor for delivering project outcomes within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Create and manage the project budget, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Develop, manage, and resource IT project plans, reviewing them regularly with the project sponsor.
• Monitor and report on project progress, commitments, and adherence to governance requirements.
• Diagnose and evaluate potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigation plans as necessary.
• Ensure effective quality controls and appropriate standards are integrated into the project plan.
• Implement change management processes to adapt to project needs.

About You

• Degree qualifications in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant work experience in IT programme and project management.
• Extensive experience in software development, system integration, and both on-premise or cloud-based architecture design.
• Solid project management experience in mid-to-large scale implementations, with proven skills in planning, governance, issue management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams of IT professionals in development and implementation processes.
• Experience in leading infrastructure, application development, and cloud solution projects.
• Experience in data modeling and business intelligence would be advantageous.
• Project Management Professional (e.g. Prince2 Practitioner, PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• Scrum or Agility framework certification (e.g. PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, Product Owner) strongly preferred.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk.

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