Senior Manager, Partnerships

The Position

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with executives and business leaders in the construction and built environment sector, both locally and internationally
• Possess a strong understanding of government departments and construction-related stakeholders, including government works departments, contractors, and consultants
• Analyse the unique needs and challenges of construction industry stakeholders and translate them into actionable technology use cases that address specific business requirements.
• Align problem statements with industry stakeholders and drive large-scale technology adoption and commercialisation to achieve KPI targets, with close monitoring of progress and regular reporting to internal teams
• Formulate, lead and implement Innovation & Technology (I&T) initiatives, including strategy planning, events, seminars, workshops, business matching sessions, hackathons, accelerator programmes, and demo days to build up success stories and strengthen the I&T ecosystem
• Take charge and follow through internal procedures with relevant teams, including procurement coordination, documentation preparation, presentation material development, and data analysis
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a background in Computer Science is an advantage
• 10 years of work experience, preferably in construction, entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, or community building within the Innovation & Technology sector
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, manage diverse stakeholders, and drive technology adoption and commercialisation with minimal supervision
• Strong business acumen and in-depth understanding of emerging technology trends, including but not limited to ConTech, PropTech, AI, and Smart City technologies
• Innovative, dynamic, and self-motivated, with the ability to address challenges and deliver exceptional results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across internal business functions and external stakeholders 
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Cantonese and 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”.  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.  

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.