Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of IT Project Manager. 

Business: Wholesale Technology 

Principal responsibilities

Project Planning and Management:

  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
  • Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring all are met according to plan.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Liaise with various stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Facilitate regular project meetings to track progress, address issues, and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders effectively.

Risk Management: 

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
  •  Develop contingency plans to manage project risks and ensure successful project delivery.

Resource Management: 

  • Coordinate and manage project resources, including team members, contractors, and external vendors.
  • Ensure adequate resource allocation and resolve any resource conflicts or issues.

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure project deliverables meet the required quality standards and business requirements.
  • Implement best practices and standards in project management and software development.

Budget Management: 

  • Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring expenses are tracked and remain within approved limits.
  • Prepare and present project financial reports to senior management.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-project evaluations.
  • Provide regular updates and detailed reports to stakeholders and senior management.
Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL,Sixsigma or similar project management certification preferred.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a focus on banking technology projects.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex technology projects in the banking or financial services industry.

Skills:

  • Strong understanding of banking operations, products, and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
  • Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What additional skills will be good to have? 

  • Knowledge of banking technology platforms and systems (e.g., core banking systems, payment systems, digital banking platforms).
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
  • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Responsible for designing solutions in consultation with business stakeholders.
  • Takes complete ownership of delivery of front to back complex functional changes.
  • Responsible for encouraging the culture of domain understanding within the team.
  • Responsible for leading front to back teams across multiple asset classes.
  • Ability to influence business for Technology related decision making which supports shared goals.
  • Removes blockers and creates pathways during times of uncertainty to ensure resilience.
  • Responsible for nurturing talent within the team and for overall delivery of the team.
  • Responsible for mentoring and providing necessary subject matter expertise to the team when required.
  • Proactively taking lead for any application/functional fixes
  • Expertise in system thinking and highly proficient in agile ways of working. 

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. 

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role. 

Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.   

***Issued By HSBC Software Development (GuangDong) Limited Xian Branch***

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