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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Delivery Management.

Business: Asia & Middle East Technology

Principal responsibilities

This role will carry out some or all of the following activities:

• Drive and support the delivery of transformation programs, balancing scope, schedule, interdependencies, budget, and risks to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to decompose complex business requirements into Epics and User Stories, facilitating effective delivery by Technology teams.
• Manage and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives.
• Advocate for and implement Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean) within Technology teams, aligning with HSBCs transformation frameworks.
• Support senior Project/Programme Managers throughout all initiative lifecycle stages to deliver complex and high-priority programs and projects.
• Define and manage staffing, resourcing, responsibilities, and schedules to optimize team performance and project delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective program controls and procedures, ensuring adherence to HSBC standards and change frameworks.
• Oversee the development and promotion of the technology portfolio and project management best practices.
• Set high quality standards and implement quality assurance processes to ensure program excellence.
• Lead teams to achieve program objectives, managing all aspects of financial management, including headcount and capital expenditures.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with external suppliers, including technology vendors, ensuring service agreements are met.
• Report on progress, issues, dependencies, and risks to steering committees and initiative leadership, providing recommendations to influence decision-making and ensure benefits realization.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in project and programme management within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of core banking systems and transformation programs.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and experience in implementing Agile frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex projects with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management and financial reporting.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Certified Practitioner) are highly desirable.

Youll achieve more when you join HSBC.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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***Issued By HSBC Software Development (Guangdong) Limited Shanghai Branch***