IT Manager in the School of Computing and Data Science

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Computing and Data Science (14700)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
535001
Application deadline
15 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead the Technical Staff team supporting the Master Programmes Office and provide technical support for administrative, teaching, and learning activities.
  • Maintain high availability and ensure smooth operation of in-house systems, network infrastructure, websites, and applications.
  • Plan, execute, and manage internal systems, software projects, and data management platforms to meet IT needs.
  • Collaborate with university IT stakeholders and ensure compliance with network, data security, privacy, and institutional policies.
  • Handle IT budget planning, procurement strategies, and vendor management including evaluation and selection processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related discipline; Master's degree strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant IT experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience overseeing IT infrastructure, computing systems, data management platforms, software development projects, and websites.
  • Proficiency in both Linux and Windows Server platforms.
  • Strong leadership and vendor negotiation skills with expertise in budgeting and procurement strategies.
  • Fluent in both spoken and written English and Chinese.

Appointment

  • Full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years with possibility of renewal based on performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review start: As soon as possible
  • Application deadline: May 15, 2026 (or when post is filled, whichever is earlier)
  • Contract commencement: As soon as possible
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