AGM (Assistant General Manager) - IT

Introduction

Looking to lead large-scale digital transformation across enterprise ecosystems in Hong Kong? We are seeking an established Assistant General Manager (AGM) - IT with around 15 years of experience to drive enterprise application delivery, cloud integration, and strategic tech governance. Accelerate your career leading high-impact ERP, CRM, and SaaS initiatives.

About the company

We are a market-leading enterprise group in Hong Kong dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, and digital advancement. With a robust portfolio of large-scale infrastructure and business systems, we empower our teams through progressive technological solutions. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where strategic technology leaders drive meaningful transformation and long-term commercial success.

About the team

You will lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary, high-calibre IT organisation comprising Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Systems Engineers, Application Support Specialists, and Database Administrators. Working closely with executive steering committees and senior business heads across Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering, your team serves as the strategic technology engine powering regional business delivery.

About the job

• Lead end-to-end implementation and lifecycle management for enterprise applications, including SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Salesforce, BIM/EDMS platforms, or bespoke software solutions.

• Translate business strategies and project requirements into robust functional technical specifications, solution architectures, and digital rollout roadmaps.

• Define, implement, and align application strategies with overarching corporate delivery timelines, business goals, and key operational KPIs.

• Drive business process optimisation, change management initiatives, and end-user adoption across all newly deployed software platforms.

• Oversee underlying hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), network connectivity, and database hosting infrastructure supporting enterprise platforms.

• Enforce robust cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy protocols, access management (IAM), and international compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR).

• Establish business continuity plans, disaster recovery strategies, and data backup mechanisms for critical application databases and user repositories.

• Lead vendor selection, RFP processes, and contract negotiations for System Integrators (SIs), SaaS providers, and software development agencies.

• Manage vendor delivery quality, system integration milestones, SLA compliance, and software licence cost optimisations.

• Formulate and manage enterprise software Operating (OpEx) and Capital (CapEx) expenditure budgets, providing accurate forecasting and variance analysis to executive leadership.

Skills & Experience Required

• With nearly 15 years of total progressive IT experience, featuring a proven track record in enterprise applications, software delivery, and IT operations.

• At least 5+ years in a senior management / head-of-department role (e.g. AGM / Assistant General Manager / Head of IT) overseeing multi-disciplinary tech teams and large-scale digital portfolios.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering major enterprise software implementations (ERP, CRM, bespoke platforms, or data ecosystems) from inception to post-go-live support in Hong Kong or regional markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. (Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred).

• Deep understanding of enterprise platform architectures, SaaS integration, API management, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and release pipelines across SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall frameworks.

• Strong executive presence with exceptional stakeholder management, change management, and business analysis capabilities.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), TOGAF, or ITIL v3/v4 are highly advantageous.

Education

Bachelor Degree