Manager / Assistant Manager, Talent Programmes (contract until 31 Dec 2026)
Role Objectives
The Manager, Talent Programmes designs, implements, and manages talent development programmes to nurture students and young graduates, attracting top talents to Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem, while establishing the city as a leading global I&T talent hub through strategic outreach, experiential opportunities, partnerships, and promotion of compelling career pathways to drive talent inflow and retention.
The Position
- Strategically plan, oversee, and implement a range of talent programmes specifically designed to attract tertiary and secondary school students, as well as emerging professionals, to the I&T and startup community
- Collaborate with local and overseas tertiary institutions, youth organisations, quasi-government organisations to establish partnerships that promote talent programmes and internship opportunities within the I&T ecosystem
- Engage with industry professionals, mentors, and experts to provide students with exposure to I&T experiences, insights into the startup landscape, and career opportunities
- Supervise and support the team in developing publicity plans, attracting and nurturing youth talents, managing internship programmes, and liaising with internal and ecosystem stakeholders
- Prepare and manage proposals, budgets, and reports for programmes and events that align with the needs of the I&T ecosystem
- Track post-programme data analytics, collect feedback from stakeholders, analyse programme effectiveness, and identify areas of improvement to enhance the impact on the I&T ecosystem
- Support other Talent and HR projects as assigned by supervisors
The Candidate
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline preferably in Business Administration, Marketing or Human Resources relevant disciplines
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in programme management, talent development, marketing, and event/project management
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to initiate projects from scratch, combined with expertise in project planning and execution in a fast-paced environment to deliver impactful results
- Experience in handling events and group activities, particularly in the context of the I&T ecosystem, will be advantageous
- A self-motivated team player with a proactive, responsible, and positive attitude, passionate about people and young talent
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with strong multi-tasking capabilities
- An effective communicator with excellent command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua
- Candidates with less experience may be considered as Assistant Manager, Talent Programmes
What We offer
- Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong’s largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
- 5-day work week & annual leave
- Medical benefits
- 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.
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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.