Senior IT Manager (cloud migration)

Morgan McKinley Hong Kong

Posted 12 days ago Permanent Competitive

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives to modernise a mission-critical Student Information System (SIS) and migrate IT applications to cloud platforms.
Champion continuous service improvement and technology innovation in line with organisational objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, user-centred solutions that enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
Provide expert guidance on application and system architecture, modernisation strategies, cloud migration, and emerging technology trends.
Manage project planning, execution, and governance to ensure initiatives are delivered effectively and on schedule.
Act as the subject matter expert, supervising internal teams and external consultants from system integrators.
Engage business users to gather requirements and translate them into actionable user stories for application development and enhancement.
Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to facilitate smooth project delivery.
Identify, assess, and manage vendors and consultants, including contract negotiation and compliance oversight.
Monitor and analyse system performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement.
Perform ad hoc assignments and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years' experience in IT application modernisation and cloud migration.
Professional certification in public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Alibaba Cloud is an advantage.
Solid experience with relational database management systems, such as Sybase or Microsoft SQL Server.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and internal and external resources.
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills; PMP certification is an advantage.
Experience with large-scale enterprise application modernisation, preferably within complex, data-intensive environments; prior exposure to Student Information Systems is highly desirable.
Proven ability to translate strategic vision into practical plans and measurable outcomes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for converting business requirements into technical solutions.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

Job ID JN -102026-2010359

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