Role Introduction

Reports to: Application Manager

This role is responsible for understanding business needs and driving technology direction and solution delivery within a business domain.

Key Responsibilities

The Solution Lead (SL) is responsible for delivery of high quality IT product or applications to the business. Key responsibilities may be categorised into five areas:

Business Engagement

Support pre-project consulting for a portfolio pipeline of initiativesCapture and communicate business direction, challenges and requirementsSupport business process changeRecommends commercially and technically viable ideas to improve the business performance

Technology Design and Implementation

Work closely with the developers, analyst and architects to architect and develop the best technical design. Conceptualise and propose solution approachesPlanning, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting IT products and applications to meet the customer needsProvide an escalation point for solution analysts in order to deliver business solutions that include technology implementations and/or adaptationsRecommends and implements simple continuous improvement of standard Cathay IT PracticesKeep abreast of latest trends in technology, industry and corresponding business domainResponsible for application maintenance and striving for continuous improvements within the application lifecycle

Project Delivery

Focus on small to medium scale initiativesInitiate, define, plan and execute tasks / initiativesTest all solution aspects including but not limited to security, performance, integrationFacilitate project progress through relevant gatesManage the day-to-day activities of the software development team and external 3rd parties as required

People Management

Contribute to team resource planningManage external 3rd parties as required

The Solution Lead may also:

Be directly involved in implement solutions in an Agile development teamDirectly manage one or more Solution AnalystsPerform the role of surrogate Product Owner / BU SME (generally Senior)Coach Solution Analysts on any aspect of their roleRequirements

Minimum: 

Degree qualification in Information Technology related discipline, Masters preferred  8+ years of related IT experience covering but not limited to: 
Software development System analysis Business analysis Solution definition System Testing Client facing experience with successful relationship management is a plus Proven verbal and written communication skill Professional, passionate, innovative, self-motivated and able to present solutions to diverse groups of stakeholders Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, leveraging both logic and creativity Proven troubleshooting skills; ability to identify patterns and generate ideas Airline or travel industry knowledge is highly beneficial Solid software development skill is highly beneficialPersonal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

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