IT Centre Europe (ITCE) oversees and manages the secure operations of IT applications and front-end systems used in all Bank of China (BOC) branches and representative offices located within Europe and Africa. The IT Project Management and Service Department (PSD) of ITCE is primarily responsible for software project management and application services across ITCE and EMEA Branches, providing the second-line maintenance for ITCE application systems. As a Senior Associate – Software Project Management, you will be responsible for strategic project management, including the analysis of business requirements, planning, development oversight, and successful delivery of all functions. This is a full time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of characteristic application systems supporting the Bank of China Group’s branches across the EMEA region
• Lead and execute the full lifecycle of characteristic application projects, including budgeting, planning, business requirements analysis, technical solution review and final delivery examination
• Assist in the management, evaluation, and provision of technical solutions for all characteristic system requirements originating from EMEA branches
• Support to interpret and implement Head Office’s IT policies, and independently manage and execute major IT Centre projects
• Oversee all procurement and outsourcing activities relevant to characteristic application development and project delivery
• Compile comprehensive technical documentation for infrastructure planning, design, maintenance, and support purposes
• Assist in the formulation of the annual departmental IT plan, support its execution and coordinate cross-departmental efforts to achieve the department’s objectives
• Ensure all project and work align with the Bank's policies and processes, and contribute to the department’s functionality and efficiency
• Undertake on-site visits to clients for assigned technical projects as required

Requirements

• Degree educated in Information Technology, Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant subjects
• Solid experience in project management
• Knowledge of banking business, products and services
• Good software development skills within open platforms
• Solid database programming skills
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in Mandarin would be advantageous
• Team player who is able to work independently

Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.