Manager I, Project Management

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Innovative Mind.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1,500 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1,100 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate customers, internal departments and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Participates in achieving project deliverables, and responsible for deployment of deliverables on customer sites.
• Work with technical leader to prepare materials for new project proposals, monitor the project execution, update project status, generate progress report to management team.
• In charge of project budget control, procurement, quality assurance and other administrative work.
• Work closely with client development colleagues and technical leader to facilitate partnership and customer deals.
• Work closely with client development colleagues and technical leader to explore collaboration opportunities between ASTRI and universities/ ICT partners in commercialisation and applied research.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience.
• 3+ years project management work experience.
• Candidates will less experience will also be considered.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across engineering, design, marketing, and business development.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience in working with government department is a plus.
• Experience in applying for government funded scheme/projects is a plus.
• Experience/knowledge in network / Cloud / big data / data analytics is preferred.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus.
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and well organized with can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Cantonese, Putonghua and English.
• Live with ASTRI values.

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or passport number, photo, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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