The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a leading research university in Asia committed to excellence in education and research. The Information Systems Office is responsible for the development, support, and operation of the administrative systems serving the University, covering areas such as finance, human resources, procurement, estates management, admissions, student registration/records, research and a wide spectrum of student services. A major part of these systems/services is served by Oracle PeopleSoft ERP package, complemented by a suite of other off-the-shelf and in-house developed systems.

The Office is seeking a high caliber candidate to support the systems/services that are in place, as well as to enhance/implement new system modules/functions that are essential for the operation of the University.

The appointee is responsible for the following duties:

• Supervise the subordinates to ensure the quality and productivity of their output and the prescribed timeline are met;
• Carry out the necessary user requirements analysis, business process re-engineering/improvement and system design, and manage the user expectations to ensure that a well-designed system is in place;
• Manage the outside vendors and contractors, where applicable, as part of the system development life cycle, to ensure value-for-money service is delivered;
• Adopt new technology, practices, procedures and governance framework to increase the overall productivity, controls and work satisfaction in order to aim for a better workplace.

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• University degree in Computer Science, business management, accounting or a related discipline;
• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification IT application systems experience of which at least 5 years are in large scale tier-one off-the-shelf ERP packages such as Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle eBusiness Suite, or SAP implementation, focusing on either Financial Management, Human Capital Management, University Campus Information, or data warehouse systems; OR Minimum 8 years’ custom-development project experience and/or with strong exposure to the adoption of the latest technologies (e.g. Internet of Things, mobile, payment eco-system, enterprise content management (document management system), big data and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence etc.) in the digital transformation processes;
• Exposure to best practice Project Management Office, project governance and business process re-engineering initiatives.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese (including Cantonese); excellent negotiation and listening skills; and strong interpersonal skills so as to influence and communicate with stakeholders at all levels; and
• Preferably, experience in a consulting capacity in one of the leading consulting practices for over 2 years. S/He has to demonstrate substantial experience and skills in project, customer and vendor management. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 29 April 2019.