Job Description

• IMT - Information Technology
• Singapore
• Cathay Pacific
• Application Deadline

26 Sep 2023

Company Description

Let your passion fly! We\'re proud to be one of the world\'s leading airlines. Our reputation is built on a long track record of success, an ongoing commitment to our home Hong Kong, and on the delivery of customer service that\'s straight from the heart. All of this is possible due to our talented people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to being the best. Our global family can open up a world of opportunities for you. This means that your first role at Cathay Pacific won\'t be your last. It could take you anywhere. Join us and discover just how far you can go!

Role Introduction

To reinforce the Information Technology (IT) strategy and support model to provide centralised and consistent support levels and mechanisms ensuring satisfactory IT support, smooth IT project rollout and effective use of IT within the region.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Continuous Improvement of IT Support

• Provide 2nd level IT support in line with the direction from Head Office
• Process relevant IT related service requests in a timely manner in accordance with the purpose of the role
• Provide input into change and release management such as rollout planning, impact assessment of applications and infrastructure changes and quality assurance
• Provide a bridge between local business units and Hong Kong IT on a regular basis for relevant incidents, service requests and change requests activities
• Monitor the region\'s overall IT support performance levels and consolidate end user feedback on IT support on a monthly basis
• Identify and drive implementation of improvement opportunities, including improvement of policy, processes, procedures and guidelines, to raise the region\'s overall IT support performance levels
• Ensure compliance to corporate IT standards and policies to enable consistent IT support and security as well as reduce IT costs and risks
• Review and report on IT performance ensuring that issues are resolved, and that the risks are adequately understood and addressed
• Identify ways to improve the region\'s operation through the deployment of IT and provide relevant input to IT Head Office teams
• Any other reasonable task as requested

Project Support

• Assist with major project rollouts affecting the region, including collating relevant local information, by working with relevant Project teams and key stakeholders
• Assist with new port office set up and/or office relocations in conjunction with the Head Office team as required
• Manage any new business requirements by working with the appropriate IT solution centre teams to capture, prioritise and fulfil the requirements, including the establishment of new Outports, relocation, remediation or other changes
• Collate relevant local information in the region and provide input to IT Project teams to facilitate project planning and implementation as and when required
• To undertake ad-hoc projects as and when required

Vendor Management

• Manage third party vendors providing support to the region in terms of coordination, performance to contract and cost

Business Liaison

• Champion the \xe2\x80\x9cvoice of the customer\xe2\x80\x9d within IT
• Provide regular two-way communication between Outport and Hong Kong operational and project delivery teams
• Ensure that the Regional General Manager, Country Manager and IT Infrastructure and Operations leadership team are promptly notified of any major issues

E&A

• Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required

Requirements

Qualifications/ Experience Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor\'s degree in any disciple with Computer Science being preferred
• CCNA, MCSE, PMP certification is an advantage

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in an IT support role
• Demonstrably excellent working knowledge of networks
• Technically competent to be able to provide 2nd level support specifically workplace network and telephony in a remote location
• Fluency in written and verbal English, with the local language being an advantage
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and achieve deadlines
• Action oriented and ability to work with limited resources to achieve department and company goals
• Deploys strong interpersonal skills with all levels within the organisation
• Ability to be creative and innovative to improve current work practices and implement new ideas
• Understanding of finance and its application to providing IT services
• Experience in management of third party vendors
• Ability to adapt and embrace constant change

Benefits

Be part of the Cathay Pacific family and join a dynamic team culture working for one of the world\'s Top 10 Global Airlines.
Make the most of your leave and take advantage of travel industry discounts including airfares, hotels, tours and car hire.
Fly high with career development opportunities to diversify your skills and experience within the Cathay Pacific family.

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