Project Manager – People

Role Introduction

You will join the Information Technology Department (IMT), supporting HR transformation initiatives and other related AI projects across Cathay Pacific and its subsidiaries.

You will play a key part in delivering project management services that drive business and technology outcomes aligned with strategic objectives. You will also gain exposure to large-scale transformation programmes, stakeholder management at senior levels, and cross-functional collaboration across regional business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Item 1 of 11, Drive, plan and direct all project activities for the HR projects (Talent Management & Talent Acquisition) to ensure delivery within timeframe, scope and budget parametersDrive, plan and direct all project activities for the HR projects (Talent Management & Talent Acquisition) to ensure delivery within timeframe, scope and budget parameters
• Item 2 of 11, Analyse project proposals and plans, defining timelines, funding requirements, sourcing strategies, dependencies and delivery approachesAnalyse project proposals and plans, defining timelines, funding requirements, sourcing strategies, dependencies and delivery approaches
• Item 3 of 11, Manage system integrators and vendors, ensuring accountability for quality, milestones and contractual commitmentsManage system integrators and vendors, ensuring accountability for quality, milestones and contractual commitments
• Item 4 of 11, Engage and align diverse stakeholders across Cathay, subsidiaries and regional business units to achieve programme objectivesEngage and align diverse stakeholders across Cathay, subsidiaries and regional business units to achieve programme objectives
• Item 5 of 11, Represent the programme at governance forums and Project Steering Committees (PSC), clearly presenting status, risks and recommendationsRepresent the programme at governance forums and Project Steering Committees (PSC), clearly presenting status, risks and recommendations
• Item 6 of 11, Lead cross-team collaboration to deliver business and technology solutions that support strategic goalsLead cross-team collaboration to deliver business and technology solutions that support strategic goals
• Item 7 of 11, Lead and motivate project teams throughout the full project lifecycleLead and motivate project teams throughout the full project lifecycle
• Item 8 of 11, Communicate and escalate risks and issues, supporting mitigation planning and executionCommunicate and escalate risks and issues, supporting mitigation planning and execution
• Item 9 of 11, Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices in collaboration with IT Practice teamsEnsure adherence to project management standards and best practices in collaboration with IT Practice teams
• Item 10 of 11, Organise and prioritise workload with strong attention to detailOrganise and prioritise workload with strong attention to detail
• Item 11 of 11, Coach and mentor team members and subcontractors, driving accountability and performanceCoach and mentor team members and subcontractors, driving accountability and performance

Requirements

• Item 1 of 8, Degree holder in Information Technology, Business or related areaDegree holder in Information Technology, Business or related area
• Item 2 of 8, Minimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in project management roleMinimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in project management role
• Item 3 of 8, Project management related certification such as PMPProject management related certification such as PMP
• Item 4 of 8, Proven experience in managing OPEX Cost/Budget managementProven experience in managing OPEX Cost/Budget management
• Item 5 of 8, Knowledge of HR operations and IT service delivery functions required to sustain and continuously improve the HRMS platform and its end-user experienceKnowledge of HR operations and IT service delivery functions required to sustain and continuously improve the HRMS platform and its end-user experience
• Item 6 of 8, Proven experience in managing projects with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium projects in a cross-functional environmentProven experience in managing projects with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium projects in a cross-functional environment
• Item 7 of 8, Detailed knowledge of the following disciplines: project and program delivery, portfolio management, application development management, infrastructure development management, vendor management, service transition and cutover planningDetailed knowledge of the following disciplines: project and program delivery, portfolio management, application development management, infrastructure development management, vendor management, service transition and cutover planning
• Item 8 of 8, Technical proficiency in hardware and system software, as well as experience implementing packages and working with vendorsTechnical proficiency in hardware and system software, as well as experience implementing packages and working with vendors

Personal & Application Information

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