Emerging Technology Project Manager

Job description

Some careers grow faster than others.

If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Our GCOO organisation is critical for HSBC. This team partners closely with business teams to drive simplification and deliver exceptional customer outcomes in Asia and the Middle East region which covers 26 markets, 600+ offices and branches, and more than 140,000 employees. By strengthening our control environment and enhancing risk management, we drive operational excellence and enable the bank to deliver focused and sustainable growth in this super-region.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Emerging Technology Project Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

In this role you will

• Project Initiation and Planning: Develop and manage well-defined business cases and project plans in partnership with project sponsors, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives related to emerging technologies
• Stakeholder Engagement: Secure buy-in and influence senior management stakeholders and business partners for key decisions and commitments. Effectively communicate project goals and progress to a diverse group of stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams from Technology, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations on execution, timelines, and escalations. Ensure coherent integration of emerging technologies, addressing any challenges that arise
• Industry Collaboration: Lead industry collaborations with regulators, academic institutions, vendors, and ecosystem partners, particularly within the quantum computing space
• Performance and Risk Management: Proactively determine, analyse, and identify performance metrics and measurements. Implement improvement plans to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budget while managing risks associated with emerging technologies
• Change Management and Realization: Oversee the implementation of change initiatives to ensure business benefits are realized
• Facilitate a smooth transition from current to target state, ensuring organizational readiness
• Leadership and Team Dynamics: Promote a dynamic and energetic team environment, leading by example and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Requirements

To be successful you will need

• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to deliver large-scale and complex projects end-to-end. Industry accreditation in Project Management preferred (e.g., Agile, Scrum Master, PMP)
• Technical Acumen: While not essential, knowledge of quantum computing and familiarity with programming languages and AI tools is a bonus
• Strategic and Commercial Awareness: Demonstrated ability to align projects with strategic business goals and exhibit strong financial acumen
• Influential Communication and Relationship Building: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Adaptability and Resilience: Flexibility to work across teams and regions while maintaining an enterprise-wide perspective. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology landscapes and manage complex projects with resilience
  
  Innovative Mindset: Knowledge of industry best practices and tools to drive innovation, automation, and data analytics

Opening up a world of opportunity

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