Senior Global IT Portfolio Manager/Director (Global Retail)
- Hong Kong
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Regional Strategy & Alignment
- Tailor global IT strategies to fit regional business needs
- Prioritize projects based on local market demands and operational goals
- Ensure consistency across countries or business units within the region
- Portfolio Oversight
- Manage a portfolio of IT projects, programs, and systems across the region
- Track performance, budgets, risks, and resource allocation
- Evaluate ROI and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the bridge between regional business leaders and global IT teams
- Communicate project status, risks, and value to executives
- Facilitate decision-making on project prioritization and cost
- Governance & Compliance
- Implement and enforce IT governance frameworks
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, data privacy laws, and corporate standards
- Conduct regular portfolio reviews and audits
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify underperforming projects or redundant systems
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification is a plus
- Proven experience managing multiple IT projects or portfolios across regions (APAC and EUR) and business units, with ability to adapt global IT strategies to regional needs
- Familiarity with enterprise-level IT systems, digital transformation, and cross-border operations
- Strong understanding of strategic IT alignment and the ability to effectively manage budgets and resources
- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Financial acumen for budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
- Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and regional regulatory requirements
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2
- IT governance or service management credentials such as ITIL or COBIT can be a plus
- Good command in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)