Senior Manager, IT Project Management

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 Department of Application Delivery & Support leads the end-to-end management and delivery of all Omni Channel experiences for the Jockey Club. It oversees a diverse team of technical professionals across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, collaborating closely with both global and local software partners. The department plays a vital role in delivering innovative and seamless digital experiences, while supporting the Club’s strategic objectives through robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Customer & Member Digital: Omni channel retail and digital experience
• Sports Wagering: Fixed Odds sports back office, trading, and middleware systems
• Racing Wagering & Lottery: PMU Horse Racing platform and Mark 6 lottery systems
• Racing Equine: Stable management, veterinary laboratories, and racing information systems
• Hospitality & CRM: Venue, table, and recreation management, catering systems, and customer relationship management
• Data & Analytics
• Wagering Architecture: Fixed Odds and PMU/Lottery platforms
• Identity Management: Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) leveraging Ping/ForgeRock
• Enterprise/Corporate Systems: Including HR, Charity, Finance, and Treasury systems
• Shenzhen Development Centre

The Job

You will:

• Be accountable to the project sponsor for the production of deliverables within the agreed timescale, quality and budget
• Create and manage the project budget, project activities and deliverables according to plan
• Create, manage and resource the IT project plan(s); agree and review the plans, costs and resources with the project sponsor & governance bodies (i.e. Steering Committee)
• Ensure all project commitments are met; monitor and report on progress in accordance with the PDLC requirements
• Diagnose and evaluate potential risks and issues throughout the project; report regularly to the project sponsor with regard to such risks and execute appropriate plans to mitigate them
• Ensure appropriate standards are adopted, that effective quality controls are built into the project plan, and that mechanisms are in place to ensure it
• Ensure appropriate change management processes are implemented
• Identify and manage relationships through effective communication with all stakeholders, including third parties, and act as the primary point of contact
• Identify, acquire and deploy team members, and manage third parties to ensure successful project execution
• Participate and contribute positively to create a diverse and inclusive culture with trust and respect. Play an active role to support cross-team/division/department efforts and model collaborative behaviours

About You

You should have:

• Project Management Certification (i.e. PMI) or Scrum Master Certification (Scale Agile, Scrum, SAFe, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years of Agile Project Methodology experience
• For P4, 5-10 Years Experience with 2 years in a PM-related role
• For P5, 8-12 Years Project Experience with 5 years in a PM-related role
• Experience in working with offshore development centres is an advantage
• Strong English language skills (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Cantonese is required, and Putonghua (written and spoken) is an advantage
• Project Management / Delivery Tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Tableau, Excel, Project)
• Project delivery methodology (Agile and Waterfall)

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference by clicking the Apply Now button or to:

Fax: 2966-5770

Mail: The Human Resources Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
 

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