Chief Project Development Officer (CPDO)

Objectives of the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CPDO plays a pivotal leadership role in driving Hong Kong’s Innovation & Technology (I&T) ecosystem and advancing HKSTP’s strategic growth agenda as an international innovation and technology hub.

As a core member of the Management Committee, the CPDO leads the end-to-end planning, development, and portfolio optimization of all HKSTP premises. The role is responsible for formulating and executing strategies to unlock the land potential of Science Park through the development of relevant infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities 

• Adopt the new innovations and technologies into building design, lead the smart and sustainable development projects, with due consideration to the quality, cost and time effectiveness, within the defined scope as approved by the Board.
• Prepare studies, assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of the projects for which the CPDO is responsible and work with Finance team to identify funding sources for the relevant projects.
• Ensure effective communication and co-operation with all related government agencies and bodies and board committees to ensure timely completion of the developments within budget and in compliance with prevailing procedures and statutory standards.
• Report to the Board, Committees and Management on project matters and formulate proposals for the Board’s approval on important strategies and contract awards relating to the projects with highest standard of paper submission quality.
• Direct, liaise and supervise the works of consultants and contractors, team members and relevant resources management for the development of the projects to ensure on time on budget delivery, utilizing the innovation construction technologies and new approaches available.
• Work closely with other Divisions in the planning of the projects to incorporate their requirements, and to ensure smooth delivery of project requirements and required standards upon completion. 
• Liaise with government and relevant bodies to explore future expansion opportunities for Science Park, InnoParks or in other areas of Hong Kong.
• Work with the Board, the Leadership team, and the community, to create a vision for the future of HKSTP, with implementation plan and execution milestones.
• Close steering of the planning, design and construction of HKSTP projects and resolve project interface issues with external parties.
• Oversee contract administration and finalisation including resolving contract disputes.
• Conduct regular review and update of guidelines and practice notes to enhance project governance and implementation procedures.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the CEO.

Requirements

• Full member or fellow of HKIE, HKIA, HKIS or other equivalent professional bodies with at least 15 years’ post-qualification experience in project management, construction, and relevant fields, including not less than eight years at senior management level.  Candidate with AP qualification will be an advantage.
• Experience in urban and town planning is preferred.
• Strong project management professional with extensive experience in managing multi-discipline development projects, building contracts and consultants in technical feasibility study, project planning, design, cost management, strategic procurement and construction commercial and programme management.
• Solid experience in working in or with government bureaux/departments, public sector or sizable estate developers is definitely an advantage.
• Well versed in government procedures and relevant statutory compliance requirements and practices; exercise risk control in capital project development and maintenance.
• Resilient leader who demonstrates effective leadership with excellent communication, team work and people management capability.   
• Able to command respect of Board members, colleagues, services partners, and the R&D Community; and to effectively lead subordinates to achieve high quality results.
• High proficiency in strategic planning, project management and leading execution.
• Strong numeric sense and negotiation skills.
• Assertive, organized and thorough with excellent business acumen.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and ownership.
• Excellent command of spoken/written English and Chinese and Mandarin.
  
  

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”. Direct applicants who do not apply via the “Apply Now” will not be progressed further. Commencing position will be commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and competencies.

[This position is open for referral by Recruitment Agencies. The profile should be sent to our HR email h r d h @ h k s t p . o r g]. Please note that this email address is restricted to agencies.  Direct applications will only be processed via the designated channel “Apply Now”.

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.


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