The Senior/IT Consultant (Academic Applications) will be responsible for managing academic systems, projects, vendors and application developers in the Academic Applications team of Communications and Information Technology (CIT) division.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage academic applications such as Learning Management System (LMS), Timetabling System, Resource Booking System (RBS) and some teaching and learning tools
• Work closely with other divisions in new academic initiatives, projects and system evaluations
• Manage developers and vendors to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Ensure developers and vendors perform works compliant to IT policy and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare technical specifications for tenders and projects
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Perform risk assessments to minimize risks for change requests
• Plan and manage budgets and resources for projects
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and vendors
• Carry out any other ad-hoc projects as assigned

 
Requirements

• Degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent from a recognized university
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience in similar area and with at least 3 years of project management experience
• Prior experience and understanding of education industry in the domain of teaching and learning is preferred
• Good project management skills (PMP / PRINCE II or equivalent certification is a plus)
• Proven technical background with understanding or hands-on experience in application development using Microsoft technologies (.NET, ASP.NET MVC, C#, SQL)
• Prior experience in managing Learning Management System (LMS) (e.g. Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Moodle or Canvas) would be an advantage
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Proactive and independent in managing potential issues
• Able to interact with various stakeholders in all levels and with different backgrounds
• Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment