Associate Principal Consultant, Mainland Business Development
Smart City Division
Ref: SCD/10839
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
- Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
- Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
- Work Smart, Play Smart!
What you'll do:
- Drive business growth in Chinese mainland focused on Yangtze River Delta (YRD) and other prioritised locations in areas of technology R&D & technology assessment, smart manufacturing, and international standards/testing services.
- Deliver sizable financial results. Achieve collaboration successes with commercial and public sectors. Brand HKPC publicity with impacts.
- Leverage government, enterprise, and industrial park resources to secure funding, improve customer satisfaction, and meet KPIs.
- Identify cooperation opportunities with government departments, research institutions, and advanced manufacturing enterprises in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
- Establish a clear path from initial intent to formal contract signing, and secure R&D projects through regional and national scientific research programs.
- Collaborate with Hong Kong SAR Government institutions and trade platforms in the YRD and other prioritised locations, and participate in industrial promotion and roadshow events.
- Build a sustainable government-enterprise-university cooperation network with key universities, tech transfer platforms, and research institutions.
- Promote Hong Kong’s New Industrialisation funding schemes, assist enterprises in applications, and support project implementation and production line development.
- Offer customized cross-border services, including overseas market access, compliance assessment, and international testing/verification.
- Coordinate with HKPC HQ technical team to align resources with local YRD/other prioritised locations' demands and ensure technical and cross-departmental support.
- Conduct industry and policy research in key YRD areas and other prioritised locations to support strategic business planning.
- Travel frequently within the YRD/other prioritised locations and to Hong Kong.
You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
- Bachelor’s or above in science and engineering disciplines such as Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, with Hong Kong / overseas study or work experience.
- Minimum 10 years in relevant business development within technology services, advanced manufacturing, industrial digitalization, or government-enterprise cooperation in the YRD region.
- Deep understanding of Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
- Familiar with Hong Kong’s industrial policies, sci-tech innovation, and government funding programs.
- Proven success in R&D project cooperation, funding applications, and enterprise overseas expansion.
- Strong in project management, cross-regional collaboration, government-enterprise communication, and business proposal writing.
- Result-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
- Willing to work long-term in the YRD region and align with HKPC’s development philosophy.
- Candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work is a must.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Note:
1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
2. This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.
What we offer and What you’ll like here:
- Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
- Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
- Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
- Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
- Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
- Dental benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!
HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.
Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 2 weeks from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.
Associate Principal Consultant, Mainland Business Development
Smart City Division
Ref: SCD/10839
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
- Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
- Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
- Work Smart, Play Smart!
What you'll do:
- Drive business growth in Chinese mainland focused on Yangtze River Delta (YRD) and other prioritised locations in areas of technology R&D & technology assessment, smart manufacturing, and international standards/testing services.
- Deliver sizable financial results. Achieve collaboration successes with commercial and public sectors. Brand HKPC publicity with impacts.
- Leverage government, enterprise, and industrial park resources to secure funding, improve customer satisfaction, and meet KPIs.
- Identify cooperation opportunities with government departments, research institutions, and advanced manufacturing enterprises in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
- Establish a clear path from initial intent to formal contract signing, and secure R&D projects through regional and national scientific research programs.
- Collaborate with Hong Kong SAR Government institutions and trade platforms in the YRD and other prioritised locations, and participate in industrial promotion and roadshow events.
- Build a sustainable government-enterprise-university cooperation network with key universities, tech transfer platforms, and research institutions.
- Promote Hong Kong’s New Industrialisation funding schemes, assist enterprises in applications, and support project implementation and production line development.
- Offer customized cross-border services, including overseas market access, compliance assessment, and international testing/verification.
- Coordinate with HKPC HQ technical team to align resources with local YRD/other prioritised locations' demands and ensure technical and cross-departmental support.
- Conduct industry and policy research in key YRD areas and other prioritised locations to support strategic business planning.
- Travel frequently within the YRD/other prioritised locations and to Hong Kong.
You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
- Bachelor’s or above in science and engineering disciplines such as Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, with Hong Kong / overseas study or work experience.
- Minimum 10 years in relevant business development within technology services, advanced manufacturing, industrial digitalization, or government-enterprise cooperation in the YRD region.
- Deep understanding of Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
- Familiar with Hong Kong’s industrial policies, sci-tech innovation, and government funding programs.
- Proven success in R&D project cooperation, funding applications, and enterprise overseas expansion.
- Strong in project management, cross-regional collaboration, government-enterprise communication, and business proposal writing.
- Result-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
- Willing to work long-term in the YRD region and align with HKPC’s development philosophy.
- Candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work is a must.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Note:
1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
2. This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.
What we offer and What you’ll like here:
- Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
- Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
- Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
- Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
- Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
- Dental benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!
HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.
Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 2 weeks from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.