As Senior Project Manager in the OCIO, his/her goal will be to drive major change initiatives across functions within CityU.
 
Duties :  

1. Work closely with the CIO in the formulation of a strategic plan and definition of measurable achievements;
2. Collaborate closely with the senior management in the Enterprise Solutions Office and Computing Services Centre to establish cross-functional projects and teams to carry out these projects;
3. Act as regular business partner to university departments, understanding their business goals and translating these into IT needs;
4. Communicate IT achievements internally and externally;
5. Establish a project management office for CityU’s Central IT; and
6. Manage projects and functional activities within the Office of the CIO.

Requirements:  

1. A higher degree in IT or a related field, with at least 12 years of relevant work experience in an area related to business analysis, project management, or IT management;
2. An end-to-end mindset, problem solving skills, and success orientation;
3. High levels of self-motivation and flexibility, focused on making CityU and its stakeholders more successful through his/her efforts;
4. Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of tasks independently and handle upward communication proactively;
5. Strong collaboration skills to build and strengthen cross-functional activities across CityU’s Central IT;
6. Confidence to communicate across all levels of the University, with solid presentation and storytelling skills;
7. Skills in project costing, budgeting, and vendor negotiation;
8. Project planning, organizational management, and budgeting expertise; and
9. Excellent communication skills in English and Putonghua.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application
Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk, and include a current curriculum vitae.  The closing date is 8 November 2020.  Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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