Tech
Technology Innovation Manager
Job Description
Competence Requirements:
University graduate in Engineering, Applied Science, Computer Science or equivalent; OR
Preferable over 7 years’ working experience in IT covering the followings:
• Experiences in technology research, study, innovation and exploitation is preferred;
• Proficient in technology discovery, application and implementation;
• Strong experience with track records in technical solution delivery;
• Ability to master new technologies quickly and evaluate their effectiveness;
• Presentable, self-motivated, detailed-oriented, independent with excellent decision-making skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation;
• Strong leadership skills and collaboration ability;
Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, fluent in Putonghua is preferable.
Job Related Skills Requirements
Communication Skills
• Expresses ideas and complex messages clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Shares information so that relevant parties are informed and connected
• Actively listens to others and encourages expression of different viewpoints
Professionalism
• Possesses the necessary professional knowledge and qualifications to perform job duties
• Wins the confidence of others through effective demonstration of expertise in his/her responsible areas and/or delivery of reliable work/service
• Adheres to the staff code of conduct and the professional code of ethics in related business/professional area(s)
Planning and Organizing
• Identifies the tasks needed to accomplish the goals and develops plans to deliver the expected results
• Prioritizes the tasks according to their importance and urgency
• Organizes people and tasks in a systematic manner to ensure delivery of results according to the planned timelines
• Utilizes resources to complete projects and to meet budgets and schedules
Management Skills
• Manages tasks, people and processes effectively to enhance the quality, efficiency and productivity of the team
• Proactively identifies and removes obstacles that negatively impact team performance
• Motivates team members to contribute their best towards the Bank's goals
Problem Solving
• Adopts a systematic approach to identify the key problem issue, analyse the root causes and generate solutions
• Able to creatively generate alternative solutions
• Anticipates the obstacles that may affect the effective implementation of a solution and develops countermeasures accordingly
Negotiation Skills
• Applies effective communication skills to persuade others and facilitate win-win situations
• Builds consensus through give and take
• Good at gaining cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals
Technical Skills
• Shows technical proficiency in his/her responsible areas and applies his/her technical knowledge to help troubleshoot problems
• Brings important and up-to-date information relevant to his/her area of expertise to the team
• Understands the products, services and/or processes relevant to his/her job roles
Decision Making
• Understands challenges of the business and uses sound judgment when deciding what to do
• Weighs options carefully and thoroughly
• Takes into account the needs of all stakeholders in complex situations
Conflict Management
• Acts as a conflict troubleshooter within the department
• Handles conflicts objectively and in a calm manner
• Exhibits diplomacy without sidestepping critical issues
Creativity
• Able to analyse issues from different angles/perspectives
• Contributes innovative ideas and solutions to resolve reoccurring problems
• Inspires others to think positively and creatively when facing difficult challenges
Teamwork
• Is a good team player with reasonable sensitivity to the feelings of others
• Is willing to compromise and accommodate with the needs of others so as to facilitate agreements on issues as a team
• Demonstrates a positive attitude to collaborate with other teams with an aim to achieve the Bank’s goals
