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Original posting from Great Eagle Holdings Limited via LinkedIn
Role Overview
The Head of IT will lead the enterprise-wide IT strategy and operations, driving digital transformation across property investment, development, management, and corporate functions. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for modernizing IT infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and enabling technology-led business growth in a fast-evolving PropTech landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Group’s IT strategy, aligning with business objectives in real estate, and sustainability.
- Oversee Group IT infrastructure, cloud migration, ERP systems, property management platforms, and other core applications.
- Lead major digital transformation initiatives.
- Strengthen group-wide cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, PDPO).
- Manage IT capital and operating expenditure, vendor relationships, and technology partnerships.
- Build and lead a high-performing Group IT team.
- Collaborate with business units (Property Investment & Development, Champion REIT, Langham Hospitality Group etc.) to deliver technology solutions that drive revenue, efficiency, and guest/tenant satisfaction.
- Monitor emerging technologies and recommend adoption roadmaps.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, ITIL) highly preferred.
- 12–15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years at Head-of-IT / Director level in real estate, or multi-national company groups.
- Proven track record in large-scale digital transformation, cloud-first strategies, and cybersecurity in regulated industries.
- Deep knowledge of PropTech (IoT, building management systems) or hospitality tech (PMS, CRS, revenue management) is a strong advantage.
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
- Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin); experience in Hong Kong / Greater China markets is essential.