Manager, Upskill Practice (with startups account management)

The Position
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategy and structured initiatives/programmes to upskill (co-)founders to pivot their ventures to a higher likelihood of long-term success
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high potential (fast growing) startups and identify their needs to drive their success
• Identify and engage key resources from internal and external to maximise the outcome for our startups
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team to drive performance and growth
• Monitor progress of the startups and adjust the resources as needed to ensure successful outcome
• Perform any other duties as assigned

The Candidate
• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or other related disciplines or equivalent
• 8 years working experience, preferably related to strategy development and fundraising
• Experience in administering programmes and grants from the Government sources is a plus
• Knowledge of the best practices of business incubation/business accelerators and development principles
• Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development
• Prior experience in startup or technology field is an advantage
• Fluent in verbal communication, superior writing and presentation
• Excellent proficiency in English and Chinese, including Cantonese and Putonghua
• Higher edcuation 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”. 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 create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 28 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.