Senior Officer, Product Development (Programme Coordination)
About the program City I&T Grand Challenge
Launched in 2020, the City I&T Grand Challenge is an initiative to tackle problems facing the city and people in their daily lives by inviting innovative ideas from all walks of life. Winning teams are given financial support and training for refining their I&T solutions and developing prototypes for trials. The prototypes developed are exhibited to the public in a large-scale showcase event. The successful candidate will join the project team and perform the following duties:
The Position
- Provide all-rounded programme support including but not limited to coordination of prototyping and trial activities, arrangement of physical and virtual events, and communication with startups
- Conduct research to identify necessary resources and coordinate regular onsite and offsite meetings/events with account managers, mentors, trainers, and trial organizations
- Perform due diligence check for budget proposals and approval documentation for expenses reimbursement
- Prepare presentation materials and compile analytical status reports
- Support team members in procurement and handling other administreative duties to facilitate the programme development
- Handle ad hoc duties as assigned
The Candidate
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Communications, Marketing or related disciplines or equivalent
- 3 years of working experience, preferably in product development support, multiple projects coordination, and event management
- Prior experience in Innovation & Technology industry would be an added advantage.
- Proactive, attention to details and a good team player
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Good command in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
- Fresh graduate will also be considered for junior position.
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.
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