About this role
<p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">Job Description</span></u></strong><br><br></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Service Delivery Manager – IT Operations<br>Location: Hong Kong<br><br></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Role Overview</strong><br>The Service Delivery Manager (SDM) is responsible for end-to-end IT service operations of public-facing, web-based IT applications serving citizens, customers, or regulated entities in Hong Kong.<br>This role ensures high availability, security, compliance, and service quality, operating within government and/or financial-sector standards, and fully aligned with ITIL best practices.<br>The SDM acts as the primary interface between business stakeholders, government or regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal IT teams, ensuring services are delivered reliably, securely, and efficiently.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities Service Operations & Delivery</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Own day-to-day IT operations for public web-based applications, ensuring compliance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and OLAs<br>Ensure 24x7 service availability, incident readiness, and operational support for public users<br>Oversee incident, problem, change, and service request management in line with ITIL practices<br>Lead major incident management, including communication with senior stakeholders and external parties</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>ITIL Process Governance</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Implement, operate, and continuously improve ITIL-based processes, including:</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Incident Management<br>Problem Management<br>Change & Release Management<br>Service Level Management<br>Configuration & Asset Management</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Maintain accurate service documentation, runbooks, and CMDB records<br>Drive continual service improvement (CSI) initiatives based on operational data and user feedback</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Stakeholder & Vendor Management</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Serve as the main service owner and escalation point for business users, government departments, regulators, and financial stakeholders<br>Manage outsourced vendors / system integrators, ensuring contractual obligations, service quality, and performance targets are met<br>Coordinate with application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance teams</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Compliance, Risk & Security</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Ensure all services comply with Hong Kong government IT policies, financial regulations, and data privacy requirements (e.g. PDPO)<br>Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting<br>Ensure security, resilience, backup, and disaster recovery procedures are implemented and tested<br>Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Financial & Resource Management</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Manage operational budgets, cost control, and vendor charging models<br>Support service transition from project to operations, ensuring operational readiness<br>Forecast resource demand and capacity for public-facing services</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Required Experience & Qualifications<br>Experience</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">8+ years of IT operations or service delivery experience<br>Proven experience managing web-based, public-facing IT systems with high availability requirements<br>Strong background in financial services, government, or regulated environments<br>Hands-on experience operating ITIL-based IT service management frameworks<br>Experience working with outsourced vendors and multi-party service environments</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Certifications (Preferred / Required)</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">ITIL v3 / ITIL 4 Foundation or higher (mandatory or strongly preferred)<br>Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) – preferred<br>Cloud or security certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, ISO 27001) – advantageous</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Strong understanding of web application architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity concepts<br>Excellent incident handling, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills<br>Strong stakeholder communication skills, including government and senior management reporting<br>Ability to work under pressure in high-visibility public service environments<br>Strong documentation, governance, and audit mindset<br>Fluent in spoken and written English; Cantonese and Mandarin are strong advantages</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif">Service-oriented and accountable mindset<br>Calm, structured, and decisive during incidents<br>Strong leadership and vendor management capabilities<br>High integrity and attention to compliance and risk</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 1.0E-4pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Liberation Serif', serif"> </p>