Senior Development Manager, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
China, Shanghai

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

Senior leadership role for an experienced professional to join the Technology team. This role involves driving complex, large-scale IT transformation initiatives across global operations, leading complex, high-risk IT transformation projects, providing strategic project leadership, and managing the end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to closure.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and direct complex, high-risk IT transformation projects across multiple business lines
Shape, lead, and control the delivery of strategic programs that implement business strategies and drive digital transformation initiatives
Provide board-level oversight and executive reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
Manage the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including business analysis, business case approval, requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and implementation
Deploy HSBC's Business Transformation Framework and Change Framework methodologies within assigned projects
Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary delivery teams, including suppliers, subcontractors, and global business functions
Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives and senior stakeholders across Product, Technology, Operations, and Global Businesses
Lead matrix-oriented teams with a proven ability to influence at all organizational levels
Act as the primary interface between delivery teams, business units, and other projects to ensure seamless integration
Provide comprehensive financial analysis and budget management for large-scale initiatives
Identify, assess, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies while taking proactive mitigation actions
Ensure adherence to financial processes, regulatory requirements, and HSBC Group governance frameworks

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Minimum 15 years of progressive IT project management experience with demonstrated success in managing large, complex technology projects in banking or financial services
Minimum 8 years in senior project management roles with experience managing budgets of $2M+ and leading teams of 15+ professionals
Extensive experience delivering regulatory, compliance, or mandatory change initiatives in financial services environments
Proven track record in business transformation, organisational change, and benefits realization
Proven ability to manage and lead diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations
Outstanding stakeholder management and executive communication skills with experience presenting to board-level audiences
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make strategic decisions and challenge business requirements based on domain expertise
Expert-level proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies with hands-on experience in software development programs
Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycle, and micro-service architecture
Experience with core banking platforms, mobile systems, and financial technology implementations
Knowledge of data management, cloud technologies, and modern development practices
Professional verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese
Understand Chinese business environment and familiar with cross-location, multiculture collaboration in an international organisation

What we offer:

Continuous professional development
Flexible working
Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 15, 2025

Expiration:
November 13, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior Development Manager

HSBC

Location:China, Shanghai

Category:IT - Administration

Contract Type:Not provided