Assistant Manager, Ecosystem Development (Entrepreneurship)
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (“HSITP”, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, is engaged in the planning, building, management, operation and maintenance of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park at the Lok Ma Chau Loop (“the Loop”).
With a site area of 87 hectares, the Loop will be a hub for vigorous technology R&D and collaboration among top-notch international R&D institutions, technology enterprises and talent. The Loop will provide necessary infrastructure, facilities and service support for the innovation and technology (I&T) community; with associated higher education, cultural and creative and other complementary facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all-round administration for HSITP funding programs, such as applications vetting, progress reports and change requests, reimbursements vetting, conducting visit-cum-interviews with applicant companies, and verifying compliance with relevant application guidelines
- Drive technology companies and support them to apply for public funding schemes
- Ensure funding applications, initial assessment of the funding applications assigned, and the relevant reports and summary lists required are properly prepared
- Advising technology companies on enquiries or questions related to funding program applications and disbursement.
- Supervise Senior Officer in wide spectrum of training sessions and event management in physical, hybrid or virtual formats. Devise strategic implementation plan"
- Work closely with other divisions of HSITP to ensure the smooth operation of all programs
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Science, Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of work experience, preferably in tech-related industry or technology parks
- Experience in project management, program administration and startup incubators preferred
- Solid knowledge of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem, experience in supporting entrepreneurship development across different stages of start-ups will be an advantage
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Proficient in verbal and written communication in English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
- Strong team player with detail-oriented, good time management and multi-tasking abilities
We offer market competitive compensation, 5-day work week and generous benefits including medical and life insurance; and voluntary contribution in addition to the legal minimum MPF.
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