Head of Shared Services Operations Technology

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The PGC & GCOO Tech function supports services including HR, Legal, Procurement, Shared Services Transformation, BRR, Communications and Branding, Audit, Chief Controls Office, Company Secretary and more. 

PGC & GCOO Tech is an established function within Enterprise Technology to supports HSBC in being more customer and colleague centric, driving more shared, common platforms and designing optimized processes covering the full end to end journey. The landscape is unique with the combination of diverse business functions supported and the variety of architecture and service models. Many services are underpinned by SaaS services with some of the world’s largest technology vendors (Incl. Oracle, SAP Success Factors, Service Now, Appian, Google, Microsoft) plus many more niche vendors (Incl. Degreed, Computershare, Gloat, Beezy, Anaplan, Coupa, Diligent).  

The role holder will lead the Shared Services Transformation Technology function and act a strong partner to Shares Services Transformation teams across HSBC delivering evolutionary and transformation change and technology service assurance, working with regional and global business / technology leads to provide optimised global services adjusted to address regional requirements where appropriate. 

This is a global role to lead a future ready organization that delivers innovation, operational excellence and service quality – scaling with agility while empowering people and creating growth for all stakeholders which include

Job Requirements:

• Deliver agreed initiatives and book of work. 
• Act as the senior leader and overall service owner of the estate for PGC & GCOO Tech.
• Drive the transformation of the technology estate and contribute towards improving colleague experience.
• Drive the objectives of the broader technology transformation within the function of delivering Agile and DevOps processes, structures and outcomes.
• Build a relationship of trust and influence across the functions and build strong relationships with vendors.
• Partner with internal and vendor teams to define the strategy and enterprise architecture for all systems used globally. Understand market trends in relation to services in scope and map innovations to service problems and outcomes across services.
• Manage production support and infrastructure to be aligned to allow for resilience, control and high quality performance of systems and processes. 
• Monitor services effectively across the domain and maintain and improve Net Promotor Scores across the technology service.
• Responsible for technology RTB and CTB budgets for the service lines.
• Remain current on data, digital and emerging trends affecting the Financial Services industry and the corporate functions domain. 
• Implementation and management of controls regarding major contracts with vendors.
• Report on change delivery and service quality status on behalf of service line. 
• Ensure Technology and operational risks are appropriately controlled in line with Group and business objectives.
• Working with relevant Regional CIOs and procurement to ensure compliance with all regulatory needs in each operational geography.
• Ensure all audit findings are effectively addressed.
• Manage and continually optimise workforce.
• Drive team engagement and cultural initiatives for the function.  Engage and develop an effective global team through town halls, communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practices.
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand and values.

Qualification and Skills:

• An experience technology leader with a track record of on time delivery and innovation.
• Experience of implementing and owning SaaS/Cloud solutions and mobile capabilities.
• In depth knowledge and experience of Appian and Service Now platforms.
• Knowledge of banking and corporate functions desirable.
• Ability to manage and innovate in a global setting across a matrixed estate.
• Experience of architecture practices and defining a muti year vision and driving investment cases for change.
• Vendor management expertise including in an outsourced model.
• Strong data and integration experience and an understanding of APIs.
• Technology transformation experience of global deployments in a banking environment and expert level program management skills.
• Track record of DevOps and Agile adoption and optimisation.
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting and forecasting and ability to operate strategically on commercial matters.
• Track record of forming strong partnerships with external vendors and assurance of their deliverables.
• People leadership experience of large teams (150+ employees). 
• Dynamic with an ability to drive culture change and engagement.
• Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders with gravitas. Strong communications skills, influencing and negotiation.
• Excellent written skills with ability to express complex topics and problems effectively.
• Strong risk and issue management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple threads of work under pressure.
• Experience of working with complex stakeholders in a global setting.
• Ability to develop new and adapt existing processes for increased quality and efficiency whilst encouraging others to seek new ideas/solutions to day to day problems.

This role is based in Sheffield.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500