Project Manager

Reports to: Digital Operations Product Manager

To contribute operationally to the achievement of Information Management’s business objectives by delivering project management services across Cathay Pacific projects.

• Drive, plan and direct all IT project activities to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Analyse and review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, sourcing approach, delivery method, dependencies, procedures for accomplishing projects, negotiate staffing requirements to various project phases
• Cross-teams and cross–department collaboration with stakeholders to drive business and technology innovation to achieve business unit’s strategic plan and business objectives
• Manage the dynamic project team of individuals. Provide thoughtful leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle.
• Responsible for on call support, as project required. 
• Manage Delivery of over $150M and 100+ Schedule Maintenance projects to provide sustainable Operations.
• Lead and apply Six Sigma LEAN practice with staff and department functions.
• Actively foster a continuous learning and cross-team knowledge sharing culture among project delivery groups. 
• Collaborate with Project Practice Manager to improve project management practices across all IT projects. Drive and implement necessary standard and best practices for project management and ensure compliance
• Attention to detail, and ability to organise and prioritize workload for the team.
• Communicate and escalate risks and issues clearly and concisely and to support management with the preparation of action plans.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in technology and project management practices, ensuring timely exploration and proactively communicate IT’s position towards the introduction of relevant / key emerging technologies
• Proactively coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.  

• Degree holder in Information Technology, Business or related area
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in project management role. For an Assistant Project Manager minimum of 5 years of IT experience.
• Proven experience in managing projects with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium projects in a cross-functional environment
• Detailed knowledge of the following disciplines: project and program delivery, portfolio management, application development management, infrastructure development management, vendor management, service transition and cutover planning
• Technical proficiency in hardware and system software, as well as experience implementing packages and working with vendors
• Project management related certification such as PMP
• Proven experience in managing OPEX Cost/Budget management
• Project Manager need to have knowledge in Operation capabilities and IT Service Delivery functions that sustain and improve customer experience of IT Services.

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