About the job
Project Manager - People (13-month contract) Cathay Pacific Digital & Information Technology Information Technology Department Contract Hong Kong SAR (China) Application deadline: 22 Oct 2026 Role Introduction You will join the Information Technology Department (IMT), supporting HR transformation initiatives and other related AI projects across Cathay Pacific and its subsidiaries.
You will play a key part in delivering project management services that drive business and technology outcomes aligned with strategic objectives. You will also gain exposure to large-scale transformation programmes, stakeholder management at senior levels, and cross-functional collaboration across regional business units.
Key Responsibilities
Drive, plan and direct all project activities for the HR projects (Talent Management & Talent Acquisition) to ensure delivery within timeframe, scope and budget parameters Analyse project proposals and plans, defining timelines, funding requirements, sourcing strategies, dependencies and delivery approaches Manage system integrators and vendors, ensuring accountability for quality, milestones and contractual commitments Engage and align diverse stakeholders across Cathay, subsidiaries and regional business units to achieve programme objectives Represent the programme at governance forums and Project Steering Committees (PSC), clearly presenting status, risks and recommendations Lead cross-team collaboration to deliver business and technology solutions that support strategic goals Lead and motivate project teams throughout the full project lifecycle Communicate and escalate risks and issues, supporting mitigation planning and execution Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices in collaboration with IT Practice teams Organise and prioritise workload with strong attention to detail Coach and mentor team members and subcontractors, driving accountability and performance
Requirements
Degree holder in Information Technology, Business or related area Minimum 10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in project management role Project management related certification such as PMP Proven experience in managing OPEX Cost/Budget management Knowledge of HR operations and IT service delivery functions required to sustain and continuously improve the HRMS platform and its end-user experience Proven experience in managing projects with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to medium projects in a cross-functional environment Detailed knowledge of the following disciplines: project and program delivery, portfolio management, application development management, infrastructure development management, vendor management, service transition and cutover planning Technical proficiency in hardware and system software, as well as experience implementing packages and working with vendors Personal & Application Information Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods.
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Project Manager – People is an opening at Cathay Pacific based in Hong Kong SAR (China), first found on Oct 7, 2026. TraviationX found this role on the employer's official careers page and links you straight to it — we never charge for applications or collect them for third parties.