Project Manager - Digital Transformation (Banking)

Posted 20 August 2025
Salary HKD660000 - HKD780000 per annum
LocationHong Kong
Job type Permanent
Discipline Technology
ReferenceBH-2553

Job description

Our client, a leading bank, is seeking a forward-thinking professional to join its Transformation Office and help drive enterprise-wide digital initiatives. This role focuses on designing intelligent workflows, applying process mining techniques to uncover inefficiencies, and implementing future-ready business architectures that enhance operational performance.

Responsibilities:
  • Partner with internal teams and external collaborators to develop and deliver a world-class business architecture for the bank.
  • Manage the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, complex digital transformation initiative for the bank's core banking system
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation projects, ensuring they align with the bank’s strategic objectives and are completed on time and within budget.
  • Develop a comprehensive project plan, including scope, timeline, resources, and budget
  • Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, business, operations, compliance) to execute the project plan.
  • Design and implement intelligent workflows utilizing RPA, APIs, and agentic automation to streamline operations.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies in a timely manner
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives, including end-to-end workflow redesign, innovation projects, system enhancements, and process mining/improvement.
  • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across business units and functions to shape business strategies, map user-centric value streams, and translate these into actionable initiatives with high-quality deliverables.
  • Support departmental leadership in planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems, identifying opportunities for process optimization.
  • Manage timelines and schedules for business initiatives and product development cycles, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
Required Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the banking/financial services industry
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide technology projects.
  • In-depth understanding of the project lifecycle in core banking systems, digital transformation initiatives, and related technologies, etc.
  • Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder management.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate across diverse teams and management levels. Familiarity with design thinking, lean methodologies, and agile practices is a plus.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools
  • PMP or other relevant project management certification is preferred
  • Possession of at least one recognized professional certification under the HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, TOGAF) is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese.For more details, please feel free to ping me for a chat or send me an email at hfong@captarpartners.com
We apologies that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more details, please feel free to ping me for a chat or send me an email at hfong@captarpartners.com📩Please let me know if you have any referrals or if you are interested in the role.