Technical Transformation Lead

Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Delivery:

  • Lead and manage the technical aspects of large-scale, multi-year legacy system transformation programs within the banking industry.
  • Oversee the development and execution of the overall transformation strategy, delivery plan, and program budget.
  • Proactively monitor program progress, identify risks and issues, and drive timely mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure alignment of technical solutions with business requirements and overall strategic goals.
  • Drive the program to successful completion and proactively manage issues and risks

• Strategic Communication & Reporting:

  • Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports for senior management and C-suite executives, effectively communicating program status, risks, and recommendations.
  • Provide clear and concise updates on program progress to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the project teams and with stakeholders.

• Financial Management & Planning:

  • Develop and manage detailed program budgets, including cost estimations, tracking, and variance analysis.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive delivery plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies.

• Stakeholder Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, vendors, and senior management.
  • Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns.
  • Foster collaboration and alignment across different teams and departments.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Advise on technical aspects of transformation initiatives.
  • Contribute to technical planning and decision-making processes.
  • Leverage experience and insights to inform transformation strategy.

• Location-Based requirement:

  Effectively communicate (both verbally and written) in both Cantonese and English

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • Minimum [Number] years of experience in leading and managing large-scale legacy system transformation programs within the banking industry.
  • Proven experience in preparing executive-level presentations and reports for senior management and C-suite executives.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing program budgets and delivery plans.
  • Strong understanding of the banking industry and associated regulations.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of IT systems, technologies, and architectures.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

  • A significant advantage: Experience with Mainframe-related transformation, particularly with IBM COBOL.

• Language Skills:

  Fluent in both Cantonese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive and results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with the HSBC change framework or program management methodologies.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.