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We are seeking a Project Lead / Business (Operations) Analyst, preferably with experience in a retail/manufacturing environment. The candidate plays a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and delivering strategic business value across the organization. This role is responsible for leading and supporting company-wide project management initiatives, implementing cross-functional systems and processes, and integrating AI tools into business operations. The successful candidate will leverage strong analytical skills and project management expertise to identify opportunities for business improvement, optimize workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Leadership

• Lead or participate in projects aimed at operational excellence, cost reduction, and business improvement, managing 2–3 projects at a time.
• Develop project business cases, ensuring deliverables align with business requirements and planned benefits.

• Create and deliver against project plans, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to monitor and report on progress.

• Manage successful and timely delivery of project milestones, proactively escalating issues and risks as needed.

• Develop and deliver project communication plans to inform stakeholders and ensure effective implementation.

• Build strong, effective relationships with key business stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally with teams in business development, product development, sustainability, marketing, operations, finance, and HR.

• Support project owners in implementing new solutions through effective change management.

Business Process Improvement & Systems Implementation

• Analyze current business processes to identify redundancies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization, automation, and efficiency gains.

• Lead the implementation of cross-functional systems and processes, ensuring smooth integration and adoption across departments.

• Provide ongoing support and coaching to ensure teams are proficient in new processes and technologies.

• Track the impact of changes using key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies as needed.

Technology & AI Integration

• Monitor industry trends and developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation.

• Assess the potential impact of emerging technologies on the business and lead the integration of AI tools into business processes to drive optimization and innovation.

Data Analytics & Market Research

• Build reports and dashboards to provide real-time insights into sales, operations, and inventory.

• Use tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau to analyze complex datasets and develop predictive models.

• Conduct comprehensive market research to understand industry dynamics, competitive landscape, customer needs, and emerging technologies.

• Synthesize research findings into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, or process reengineering, preferably in the retail or apparel industry.  Demonstrated experience implementing cross-functional systems and processes, using a highly collaborative approach

• Ability to influence and drive change, build strong relationships, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in process mapping, optimization techniques, and agile methodologies is an advantage.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas, pivot tables, VBA), PowerPoint, and other relevant software.
• Analytical mindset with strong skills in market research, data analysis, as well as exceptional problem-solving ability.

• Strong knowledge of project management software and tools.

• Experience integrating AI tools into business operations is a plus

• Experience with ERP systems, supply chain management software, and reporting systems is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English required, Cantonese and Mandarin preferred.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver effectively against challenging objectives.

Part of The Brandtech Group, fifty-five is a data consultancy helping brands collect, analyse and activate their data across paid, earned and owned channels to increase their marketing ROI and improve customer experience.

Headquartered in Paris with offices in London, New York City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Singapore, the data company was named by Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing tech firms in Europe, thanks to its unique technology approach combining talent with software and service expertise. We've been working with brands to help them thrive in a multi-channel, digitized world since 2010, through the strategic use of data and marketing technologies, and the astute coordination of their partner ecosystems.

Within the consulting team based in Hong Kong, you report to the Consulting Manager who is responsible for the overall client relationship and builds the pipeline of work for you to deliver with the consulting team. The Project Lead manages the delivery of every aspect of the projects performed by fifty-five on behalf of its clients, and will build a strong bond with the client in the course of these projects.

A successful Project Lead must be understanding of our customer's needs, well versed in questions about data strategy, digital marketing measurement and web analytics. The ideal candidate will be sensitive to the impact of all deliverables, respectful of deadlines and always able to articulate the added value of the project.

Job Description:

• Lead and supervise the team of highly skilled Digital Consultants working on their projects and is accountable for project delivery related to end-to-end data strategy, the monitoring of the clients' digital activities related to measurement, reporting, onsite conversion optimization and online media buy optimization
• Translate and steer client objectives into tangible outputs for project execution on deliverables and direction
• Support the team of consultants in clearly communicating and implementing the technical, strategic and organizational components of your projects
• Effectively communicate and drive projects with audiences from various background and responsibilities including business, operation and technical teams
• Clarify clients' needs, effectively set and meet their expectations
• Identify upsell opportunities and collaborate with all our teams to develop fifty-five's offer to build proposals with your good understanding of our projects and our clients' needs both in terms of marketing and in terms of technical and operational delivery
• Contribute to business development and expansion in the region

Education & Experience

• Master's degree (business, science, engineering) or equivalent Bachelor's degree
• 5 to 8 years' experience in project management or in digital marketing within structures such as consulting firms, advertising agencies, analytics agencies, digital publishing or pure players

Skills & Interests

• Cantonese (fluent or native), English (fluent), Mandarin is a plus
• Project management in terms of planning, internal management, project staffing & team utilisation, customer relations, respect of deadlines and risk management, quality control of deliverables and profitability
• Excellent understanding of digital and data technologies such as web / app analytics tools, tag management system data visualization tools, online acquisition platforms: search engines (SEO, SEM and bid-management tools), display, affiliate marketing, emailing, social media, AdExchange, app notifications etc.
• Experience with Chinese martech / adtech ecosystems (Tencent, Alibaba etc) is a plus
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, able to build strong personal connections with senior clients, commercial spirit
• Strong analytical and critical thinker
• Global understanding of customer issues and ability to propose solutions adapted to an industry (consumer goods, retail, travel, etc.)
• Ambitious & self-motivated
• Brilliant collaborator with team spirit
• Willingness to learn (a lot)

Benefits

• 20 days Annual Leaves
• Extra medical coverage, including inpatient and outpatient
• Work remotely (Maximum 3 days a week Work From Home policy)
• Regular team activities including TGIF, team lunch and Off-site
• A multicultural environment with employees from over 20 countries
• Values centred on excellence, caring and sharing
• Continuous (and certified) training on the digital ecosystem and technologies (initial training for all new employees, followed by ongoing training sessions, etc.)
• Particular importance given to work-life balance and the right to disconnect

The opportunity of taking part in internal projects such as The Data Hive (a "tech for good" project initiated by fifty-fivers, whose aim is to put knowledge and expertise at the disposal of charitable organisations) or (a committee with the aim of discussing gender equality and the role of women in consulting, Tech and at fifty-five)

fifty-five encourages diversity and is committed to guaranteeing equal treatment of all applications, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, state of health or political or religious opinion.

Part of The Brandtech Group, fifty-five is a data consultancy helping brands collect, analyse and activate their data across paid, earned and owned channels to increase their marketing ROI and improve customer experience.

Headquartered in Paris with offices in London, New York City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Singapore, the data company was named by Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing tech firms in Europe, thanks to its unique technology approach combining talent with software and service expertise. We've been working with brands to help them thrive in a multi-channel, digitized world since 2010, through the strategic use of data and marketing technologies, and the astute coordination of their partner ecosystems.

Within the consulting team based in Hong Kong, you report to the Consulting Manager who is responsible for the overall client relationship and builds the pipeline of work for you to deliver with the consulting team. The Project Lead manages the delivery of every aspect of the projects performed by fifty-five on behalf of its clients, and will build a strong bond with the client in the course of these projects.

A successful Project Lead must be understanding of our customer's needs, well versed in questions about data strategy, digital marketing measurement and web analytics. The ideal candidate will be sensitive to the impact of all deliverables, respectful of deadlines and always able to articulate the added value of the project.

Job Description:

• Lead and supervise the team of highly skilled Digital Consultants working on their projects and is accountable for project delivery related to end-to-end data strategy, the monitoring of the clients' digital activities related to measurement, reporting, onsite conversion optimization and online media buy optimization
• Translate and steer client objectives into tangible outputs for project execution on deliverables and direction
• Support the team of consultants in clearly communicating and implementing the technical, strategic and organizational components of your projects
• Effectively communicate and drive projects with audiences from various background and responsibilities including business, operation and technical teams
• Clarify clients' needs, effectively set and meet their expectations
• Identify upsell opportunities and collaborate with all our teams to develop fifty-five's offer to build proposals with your good understanding of our projects and our clients' needs both in terms of marketing and in terms of technical and operational delivery
• Contribute to business development and expansion in the region

Education & Experience

• Master's degree (business, science, engineering) or equivalent Bachelor's degree
• 5 to 8 years' experience in project management or in digital marketing within structures such as consulting firms, advertising agencies, analytics agencies, digital publishing or pure players

Skills & Interests

• Cantonese (fluent or native), English (fluent), Mandarin is a plus
• Project management in terms of planning, internal management, project staffing & team utilisation, customer relations, respect of deadlines and risk management, quality control of deliverables and profitability
• Excellent understanding of digital and data technologies such as web / app analytics tools, tag management system data visualization tools, online acquisition platforms: search engines (SEO, SEM and bid-management tools), display, affiliate marketing, emailing, social media, AdExchange, app notifications etc.
• Experience with Chinese martech / adtech ecosystems (Tencent, Alibaba etc) is a plus
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, able to build strong personal connections with senior clients, commercial spirit
• Strong analytical and critical thinker
• Global understanding of customer issues and ability to propose solutions adapted to an industry (consumer goods, retail, travel, etc.)
• Ambitious & self-motivated
• Brilliant collaborator with team spirit
• Willingness to learn (a lot)

Benefits

• 20 days Annual Leaves
• Extra medical coverage, including inpatient and outpatient
• Work remotely (Maximum 3 days a week Work From Home policy)
• Regular team activities including TGIF, team lunch and Off-site
• A multicultural environment with employees from over 20 countries
• Values centred on excellence, caring and sharing
• Continuous (and certified) training on the digital ecosystem and technologies (initial training for all new employees, followed by ongoing training sessions, etc.)
• Particular importance given to work-life balance and the right to disconnect

The opportunity of taking part in internal projects such as The Data Hive (a "tech for good" project initiated by fifty-fivers, whose aim is to put knowledge and expertise at the disposal of charitable organisations) or (a committee with the aim of discussing gender equality and the role of women in consulting, Tech and at fifty-five)

fifty-five encourages diversity and is committed to guaranteeing equal treatment of all applications, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, state of health or political or religious opinion.

Our client is a global manufacturing company and they are seeking an experienced Automation Project Lead to join the team. Candidates with less experience will be considered as Business Analyst.

• Manage end-to-end IT projects focused on PowerApps development and workflow automation, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions using Microsoft PowerApps, aligning them with business objectives and user needs.
• Leverage Power Automate to automate data collection processes for Oracle ERP systems and other enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into functional software solutions.
• Provide user training and ongoing support to facilitate smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Lead API integration efforts, ensuring seamless communication between Oracle ERP and other systems.
• Provide expertise in data analysis to derive actionable insights and improve decision-making processes.
• Stay informed of emerging trends in automation and project management methodologies to bring innovation to the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Proven expertise in Power Platform tools, including PowerApps and Power BI, with hands-on experience in workflow automation.
• Strong ability to bridge IT and business needs, acting as a key contact point to align technical solutions with operational goals.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across different levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focused on business process improvement.
• A commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
• Good command in both written and spoken in English and Chinese (Mandarin is a MUST while Cantonese is desirable).
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Business Analyst.

Click "Apply * *Now* *" to apply for this position or call Sharon Tsu at for a confidential discussion. All information collected will be kept in strict confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

About the Client

Our client is an internationally acclaimed corporate group renowned for deep sector knowledge and global market presence. While maintaining strong market leadership, the organization is actively seeking a distinguished Project Lead in the HRIS space to spearhead their digital evolution initiative and technological advancement strategy.

About this Role

This role reports directly to the departmental leadership and encompasses responsibility for managing the comprehensive implementation and deployment of SAP Success Factors platform, with particular focus on Employee Central, Performance Management, Talent & Succession Planning, and Recruitment modules. The position involves leading a cross-functional project team while collaborating closely with system integration partners, enterprise technology divisions, and human capital teams to ensure seamless implementation and optimal user adoption. You will champion both the enhancement and deployment of SAP modules as part of the organization's broader technology transformation initiative. Key responsibilities include managing external vendor relationships, defining clear deliverables, task allocation, and continuous progress monitoring to achieve critical project milestones. The role requires directing a diverse team handling both functional and technical work streams to ensure coordinated delivery of human resources technology initiatives. Additionally, you will facilitate steering committee operations, providing regular project status communications, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies while offering governance and strategic guidance to executive stakeholders.

The successful candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline
• Minimum 9 years of progressive experience in HR technology leadership, IT project management, or enterprise-scale transformation initiatives
• Extensive background leading end-to-end SAP implementations (or equivalent HRIS platforms) across multiple modules
• Proven track record managing executive-sponsored initiatives and leading diverse teams within complex organizational frameworks
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR business processes and their integration with technology solutions, particularly SAP SuccessFactors
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, vendor management, process optimization, and change management within global organizations
• Working knowledge of project management frameworks-Agile and Waterfall methodologies; professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) highly valued
• Outstanding leadership competencies including team development, coordination, and performance optimization
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for engaging with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and navigate complex challenges in dynamic and ambiguous business environments
• Good command in Chinese and English

Click "Apply Now" to apply for this position or call Karen Cheng at for a confidential discussion. All information collected will be kept in strict confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

You will lead Web3 innovation by managing blockchain projects, driving collaboration, ensuring quality, and shaping the future of DeFi, NFTs, and decentralized tech.

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and define milestones for Web3 initiatives. Lead teams through all stages, from concept to launch.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with engineering, design, product, marketing, and community teams to align objectives and manage interdependencies in a fast-paced environment.
• Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks related to smart contracts, blockchain integrations, and decentralized infrastructure.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication about project progress, challenges, and deliverables.
• Quality Assurance: Supervise testing, audits, and security reviews, especially for smart contract deployments and on-chain features.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, including project specifications, progress updates, and user guides.
• Budget & Resource Tracking: Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with community managers to align product development with the needs of token holders, users, and contributors.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably within blockchain, Web3, or crypto-related industries.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain protocols, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs.
• Familiarity with smart contract development cycles and open-source ecosystems.
• Understanding of compliance, KYC/AML, and regulatory considerations in crypto markets.
• Proficiency with agile methodologies, project management tools, and version control systems.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for emerging technologies and innovation.
• Ability to work independently in distributed and multicultural teams.

Position Type
Full time

Type Of Hire
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired
Bachelor of Computer Science

Travel Percentage
1 - 5%

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we'd like to ask you~ Are you FIS?

About The Role
As a Technical Project Manager/Lead, you'll use best-in-breed PM tools to help us deliver products that will change the world of fintech. This will include overseeing the development of new products and services as well as new internal information systems and applications, new technology integrations, and infrastructure buildouts.

What You Will Be Doing

• Working with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams
• Managing project risk and assisting with problem resolution
• Serving as liaison between technical and non-technical teams

What You Will Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management (agile methodology) or financial software development
• Minimum bachelor's degree
• Speaking fluent (or even native) Putonghua so that he/she can take care of all day-to-day businesses and communications with exchanges from Mainland and Taiwan
• Reading and writing Mandarin very well, as exchanges from Mainland and Taiwan regions publish documents in Mandarin only. Candidates are expected to be able to read and write emails in Mandarin too
• Speaking fluent English, in order to take care of the day-to-day business and communications/collaborations with our offshore development teams from different countries
• Strong financial market knowledge on front office trading processes, on various financial asset classes no matter electronically tradable or not, their specialties, functionalities, and workflows
• Knowledge on middle office processes and back-office processes is a value-add
• Solid experience in dealing with exchange market data feeds, and/or order routings
• Technical background is required because that will help communications between the business and the development teams and sometimes to the clients' IT teams
• Capable of management multiple projects in parallel, very good time management in between all parallel projects so that stakeholders won't see any misses in any project management stages
• Good speaker in other languages is a value-add
• A good collaborator

What We Offer You
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include~

• Flexible and creative work environment
• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
• Professional and personal development resources
• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
• Competitive salary and benefits

Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

Job highlights

• Lead a complex, regional-scale financial technology implementation program
• Drive change across 10+ workstreams for a top financial institution
• High-visibility role with senior stakeholder engagement
• Transform investment processes across public and private assets
• Regional scope impacting multiple markets and business units

About the client

Our client is a top-tier financial services group, launching a major digital transformation program to revolutionize their investment operations with a leading global technology platform.

Role duties

• Manage complex project plans across 10+ interdependent workstreams
• Maintain tight control over timelines, milestones, and critical path
• Lead stakeholder engagement from PMs to C-level executives
• Drive change management and operational model transformation
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Coordinate resources and activities across multiple functional areas

Role requirements

• 7+ years managing large-scale financial technology implementations
• Proven experience with complex, multi-workstream project planning
• Strong understanding of investment management processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with portfolio management or risk platforms required
• Knowledge of capital markets instruments and workflows essential

Why apply

• High-impact role on a strategically important regional program
• Significant senior exposure and career advancement opportunities
• Work with industry-leading technology and implementation methodologies
• Join a respected organization with strong growth trajectory
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits

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Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are expecting the candidate can handle day-to-day data and AI project management tasks and also assist some short-term presales activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in project management, particularly Agile Scrum methodologies, and a proven track record in delivering data and AI solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with our strategic goals. This position has responsibility for the Data Analytics and AI Solution presales activities and project management.

What you will take lead

• Drive the full lifecycle of Data & AI solution implementations—from scoping and planning to execution and post-deployment support.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on project progress and deliverables
• Collaborate with sales teams to craft winning proposals, conduct client workshops, and design tailored technical solutions that address business needs.
• Guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with end users, data scientists, analysts, and engineers to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Lead, design, develop, maintain and manage advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards built in Data Platform including but not limited to Qlik, Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Fabric, Darabricks.
• Collaborate with technical team to respond project tender and compile project proposal.
• Review functional and technical specifications prepared by clients or partner vendors
• Perform and document data analysis, data validation, data mapping/design, by accessing multiple sources
• Work closely with the infrastructure team on nonproduction and production infrastructure and environments
• Managing defects and bugs during the SIT and UAT phase
• Attention to details and high standards of documentation are expected
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time to the standard required and within the constraints of the delivery process
• Communicate and manage proactively on issues affecting delivery

Desired Skills and Experience Requirements

• Degree or above in Computer Sciences, Statistics, IT or related discipline preferred
• 10 to 15 years of project management experience, preferably in AI, data analytics, or technology sectors.
• PMP, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent certifications preferred; familiarity with TOGAF, ITIL, or data governance frameworks is a plus.
• Hands-on project experience on data integration and data visualization tools, including but not limited to Qlik, Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, Informatica, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric
• Leadership experience in project delivery and service implementation
• Proactive, self-motivated to drive high-quality and efficient solutions delivery and embrace team spirit
• Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures and compelling proposals
• Fluent in English / Cantonese. Mandarin is a plus
• Knowledge in enterprise data storage and transformation platforms such as ETL tools from Azure, Microsoft Fabric, AWS and GCP is a plus
• Knowledge in open source and closed source SLM and LLM. Agentic AI or RAG project experience would be an advantage
• Knowledge in RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL, IBM and Database platform tools such as Snowflake, MS SQL, Azure Synapse, Databricks, DW/DL etc. and related experience would be an advantage
• Full training and support to become expert of tools are provided. Sponsors on professional certifications are provided
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.