Manager, Knowledge Exchange

Manager, Knowledge Exchange - Content Creation and Project Management (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 537650) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and mutual agreement.)

Qualifications and Qualities

• a bachelor's degree or above is required, preferably in Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related discipline;
• at least 5 years of relevant work experience in project management, content creation, strategic initiatives, partnership development, or stakeholder engagement is required;
• strong project management skills, including scope definition, timeline development, milestone tracking, resource planning, budget monitoring, risk assessment, issue resolution, and stakeholder management, with a proven track record in leading multiple projects simultaneously from planning and initiation through implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;
• experience in preparing project proposals, management reports, presentations, impact assessments, briefing papers, and progress updates for senior leadership and external stakeholders;
• strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with academics, senior management, industry partners, government agencies, professional bodies, alumni, and international organisations, with the capacity to align diverse interests and keep cross-functional initiatives on track;
• experience in higher education institutions, research institutes, consulting firms, the public sector, or international organisations would be an advantage;
• excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with strong business writing and presentation skills; and
• self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director / Assistant Director of Knowledge Exchange (KE), the appointee will serve as the primary project manager for the Faculty's Knowledge Exchange initiatives, overseeing the full project lifecycle of strategic partnerships, research impact projects, publications, conferences, stakeholder engagement programmes, and other institutional initiatives to ensure timely and effective delivery of outcomes aligned with the Faculty's strategic objectives. The main duties include, but are not limited to:

• manage the full project lifecycle of KE initiatives, including project planning, initiation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring alignment with the Faculty's strategic objectives;
• develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource plans, monitor progress against planned deliverables;
• prepare project proposals, management reports, presentations, impact assessments, briefing papers, and progress updates for senior leadership and external stakeholders;
• coordinate cross-functional projects involving internal departments, academic staff, industry partners, government agencies, professional bodies, alumni, and international organisations, building consensus and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes;
• support the development and management of strategic partnerships, research impact projects, knowledge exchange programmes, publications, conferences, and institutional development initiatives; and
• perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Knowledge Exchange.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until November 5, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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