Director - IT Programme Assurance, Governance - 130k

My client is looking for a director focuses on change assurance for IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement frameworks for effective program and project management assurance within the IT division, focusing on key success factors.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and reviews of various projects and programs, both in-person and through documentation.
• Create high-quality project management templates and standards to streamline stakeholder engagement, planning, and risk management.
• Establish advanced templates and frameworks for project management assurance to enhance oversight of project health, dependencies, and benefits realization.
• Monitor and assess technology initiatives, providing governance against established success criteria, and recommend improvements to enhance delivery.
• Analyze ongoing projects to ensure they meet quality standards and implement improvement strategies promptly.
• Design action plans to help projects achieve their desired status effectively.
• Enhance project and program management capabilities throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree from an accredited institution.
• 15-20 years of extensive project management experience in a large and complex environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP).
• Relevant professional certifications in project management (e.g., Six Sigma, PMI, Prince2) are advantageous.
• Background in training or consultancy is beneficial for knowledge transfer.
• Experience across various industries is welcome.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in English and, ideally, Cantonese (written and spoken).
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); knowledge of Excel Macros and VBA is a plus.
• Strong self-motivation, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive attitude.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure domains (e.g., Networking, Systems, Cloud Services) is beneficial.
• Proven expertise in identifying and resolving project management challenges and delivering viable solutions.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.