Senior Solution Lead – Subsidiaries (Cathay Subsidiary Services)

Role Introduction

Reports to: Portfolio Solution Manager - Cathay Subsidiary Services

You will be part of the Information Technology Department (IMT), seated within the Cathay Subsidiary Services (CSS) unit, the centralised support function providing subject matter expertise to our subsidiaries, including Cathay Dining, Cathay Cargo Terminal, HAS by Cathay, and Vogue Laundry.

As a Senior Solution Lead, you drive technology direction and solution delivery within a business domain. You lead a dynamic delivery team and ensure solutions align with the business vision, goals and technology architecture.

This role offers you the opportunity to influence product roadmaps, explore emerging technologies and lead medium to large-scale initiatives. You also broaden your leadership experience through cross-functional collaboration, team mentorship and engagement with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, challenges and requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions

Provide pre-project consulting and shape product roadmaps that align technology investments with business goals

Lead the design, development, implementation and support of IT products and applications across a business domain

Collaborate with developers, analysts and architects to deliver scalable, innovative and fit-for-purpose technology solutions

Drive medium to large-scale initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through effective planning, governance and risk management

Oversee solution quality by ensuring appropriate testing across security, performance and integration requirements

Manage and mentor delivery teams, Solution Analysts and external partners while fostering Agile and DevSecOps practices

Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to drive innovation, efficiency and business value

Lead digital transformation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve business processes, user experience and operational efficiency through technology

Drive the adoption of AI, automation and Power Platform solutions, and develop simple prototypes, low-code applications, workflows and AI agents to validate ideas and accelerate business value

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of relevant IT experience across software development, system analysis, business analysis, solution design and testing

Degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, with a master's degree preferred

Proven experience leading and delivering medium to large-scale technology initiatives

Experience managing software development teams and coordinating with external vendors or delivery partners

Strong stakeholder management skills with extensive client-facing experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

Experience working in Agile environments and promoting modern delivery practices such as DevSecOps

Knowledge of cloud technologies, APIs, mobility solutions or modern software architecture is an advantage

Personal & Application Information

Equal Opportunity

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