Job Description

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology Manager (Data Analytics) (25260274)

Reporting to the Senior Information Technology Manager, the appointee will be an in-house expert in advanced analytical and reporting output that is easy to understand for management decisions. The appointee should understand both the short-term and long-term strategy of the office and the University so as to put forward recommendations on how to leverage data analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for guiding the design of data plan, working closely with a range of stakeholders including the rest of the architecture team, business users (both academic and administrative), and data providers;
• Develop data quality standards and data quality control plans, conduct data quality management, tracking and monitoring, and establish data quality evaluation systems;
• Develop advanced analytics, with AI and machine learning capability, to streamline existing data management process and improve efficiency;
• Build predictive models to address problems and inform business decisions;
• Manage and supervise third-party vendors and consultants for efficient and quality deliverables of different data analytics projects;
• Perform ad hoc analysis on large/diverse datasets by using various tools and techniques using data-driven approach to measure and drive the success of initiatives, perform analyses with actionable insights; and
• Perform other IT projects and assignments as assigned.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related discipline;
• At least 7 years’ work experience in industry experience in Data Management & Analytics, with experience in a similar role as a Solution Architect or Data Architect is preferred;
• Demonstrated track record in successfully implementing solutions in modern data architecture, Big Data, and/or traditional BI/DW/ETL encompassing both process and data analytics;
• Solid experience of using Oracle Cloud, MS Azure, AWS, PowerBI, Tableau, QlikSense and/or statistical package such as SAS, Alteryx;
• Knowledge of PL/SQL, Java, Stored Procedures, and Linux/Unix shell;
• Ability to translate business needs into formal designs, and strong organisational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external resources; and
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences, strong leadership skills and commitment-to-task.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for up to two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.