Digital Transformation Director (Up to 1.6M HKD)
Join a market-leading organisation at the forefront of innovation. As the Digital Transformation Director, you will spearhead large-scale change initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies and AI to drive operational excellence. This role is designed for a visionary leader who balances rapid digital adoption with rigorous governance and compliance standards. Based in Hong Kong, you will act as a bridge between technology and cross-functional business lines, ensuring all projects align with long-term strategic goals within a complex regulatory environment.
about the company.
Our client is a prestigious, large-scale organisation with a significant footprint across the region. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, the company provides a stable yet dynamic environment where digital evolution is a core priority. They offer a sophisticated corporate culture that values professional development, diversity, and the pursuit of technological advancement.
about the team.
You will lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary in-house team of project managers and digital specialists. The team environment is collaborative, agile, and results-oriented, focusing on delivering tangible business value. You will report directly to the CTO, working alongside forward-thinking leaders who are dedicated to maintaining the organisation's competitive edge through technology.
about the job.
- Define and execute the enterprise-wide digital transformation roadmap with a strong focus on AI and emerging technologies.
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships across various business units to ensure buy-in and alignment on digital initiatives.
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and meets predefined KPIs.
- Maintain full compliance and robust governance frameworks for all digital processes, adhering to local regulatory standards.
- Identify opportunities for business improvement by proactively researching and implementing cutting-edge digital tools.
skills & experience required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in digital transformation, technology consulting, or project management, with 5 years or above as senior management level
- Proven track record of leadership within a sizable organisation (e.g., Banking, Insurance, or a large Enterprise Groups).
- Deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies applied to business optimisation.
- Experience in managing service partners (including AI vendors and cloud providers), contract review, balancing priorities, forward planning of work, resources, and support to deliver services within agreed service levels.
- Knowledge of information security management, AI ethics, data privacy, and regulatory compliance-related processes, controls, and tools.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Agile, PMP, Cloud Architecture, Data Governance, or specialized AI/Machine Learning credentials) are an advantage.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance
- Experience managing diversified, large-scale projects from inception to completion.
- Fluency in English and Cantonese is highly preferred to facilitate regional communication.
