Associate / Assistant Director, Planning and Programme Management

The Position

Reporting to the Head of Planning and Programme Management, this role will provide strategic support to the Management Committee, drive key performance metrics, execute special projects, and ensure smooth operations across the Corporation. 

• Partner with the Management Committee to translate the Corporation’s vision, mission and values into actionable initiatives and programmes
• Collaborate with initiative leaders and Government stakeholders to drive programme success and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Provide expert programme management to drive strategic planning, maintain team focus and coordination, and ensure cross-divisional integration to meet plans and performance indicators
• Act as gatekeeper for HKSTP’s Corporate Governance and internal processes, continuously seeking procedural improvements and evaluating risks
• Guide the Corporation’s day-to-day rhythm by monitoring KPIs, government targets, and corporate objectives, delivering actionable insights and driving timely course corrections
• Prepare and coordinate board papers, committee reports, strategic submissions, and government documentation
• Conduct economic impact analyses, develop business plans, articulate business cases, and lead consultancies and market positioning studies
• Perform any other duties as assigned
   

The Candidate

• A bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences or other related disciplines or equivalent
• 12 years of experience, preferably in business management, strategic planning as a Programme Management Office (PMO) role and supporting the C-Suite of an MNC
• Prior experience in public organization or with training in Engineering /PMP certification will be a plus
• Exceptional cross-division coordination and communication skills, with self-driven ability to achieve excellent results
• Highly sensitive to macro-economic, social and political environment locally and globally
• High level of maturity and be able to work under pressure and a fast-paced environment
• A proactive forward thinker always at the forefront and getting hands-on to kick-start new initiatives
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead multiple high-profile projects under tight schedules
• Manage confidentiality and non-disclosure at all times, without exception
• Great sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including in Putonghua)
• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered

What We offer  

• Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong’s largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
• 5-day work week, attractive annual leave and additional special leave
• Medical benefits including dental and annual check-up from Day-1, with extended coverage to dependent(s)
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Accessible to various bus service with network across different locations in HK

Interested parties please submit your application by clicking “Apply Now”.  Commencing position will be commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and competencies.  

The application will remain open until the position is filled. HKSTP reserves the right not to fill the position.

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Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years counting from the date the vacancy has been filled.

About Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to foster a thriving innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem that nurtures emerging companies, supports numerous research professionals and technology firms from various countries. This ecosystem focuses on developing sectors such as life and health tech, AI & robotics, fintech, and smart city technologies, etc.

HKSTP provides comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerating the commercialization of innovations for technology ventures. The Corporation continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.