Senior Technical Manager, Architecture

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the development, optimization and management of one or more technical capabilities which provide capabilities to the business departments of the Club. The job holder is expected to input to the technology domain of the Club’s Reference Architecture and the associated policies; guidelines and standards, etc. He/she will directly assist in the development of the SP30 programme; contributing to the enterprise strategy as part of the reference architecture, providing input into the Investment profiles of the Club.

This Functional Architect will be an active collaborative member of the Club’s Architecture practice and provide inputs into the Functional Services Domain Solutions Architects, Application Architects, Reference Architects, providing services used in the SP30 Solutions. The job holder is also a full member of the enterprise governance process and will ensure that solutions not only fit for the specific purpose but also align with the standards, guidelines and policies of the Enterprise Architecture, prior to development. He/she will also be accountable for the communication of architecture and driving a structured approach to business solutions.

Lead to deliver the architectural design of enterprise scale, end-to-end solution for major project initiatives; lead in consulting research & development of novel business solution based on new, enabling technology.

Provide technical advice and assistance, usually definitive, to all levels of engineers and managers; identify and allocate appropriate resources to task assignments in support of projects and initiatives; provide technical and supervisory mentorship, guidance and direction to team members.

Major Tasks

• Collaborate with our business users and technology leaders to define and implement the enterprise technology roadmap and proactive technology refreshment plan to modernize the IT infrastructure in line with the defined EA roadmap
• Lead the development of the Club’s IT architecture and facilitate its adoption; review technology selection and system designs for compliance with established architecture
• Lead in delivering the architectural design of enterprise scale, end-to-end solution for major projects; guide projects in their technology and vendor selections
• Lead in walk-throughs and reviews of systems design
• Prototype novel business solutions; evaluate or pilot business-enabling solutions
• Lead the resolution of technically complex, cross-system or long term issues that impact business operation
• Provide high level consultancy or advice to management and technical teams to assist in decisionmaking
• Drive and promote architectural standards and policies
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, Masters preferred
• Efficient communications skills, fluent in English & Cantonese, PTH preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of hands on experience in Mobile / Web system development and design. Proven experience in software architecture design.
• Strong organizational & leadership skills.
• Experienced in Project management, certification in PMP preferred.
• In-depth understanding of coding languages. Hands on coding experience in Javascript, C++, .Net., Java
• Understanding in Cloud computing – certification in architect of a cloud vendor
• Understanding in Computer Security – certification in CISSP or equivalent
• Understanding in Enterprise Architecture – TOGAF 9 or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in working in Agile Team environment, good knowledge of DevOps pipeline.