Project Manager

Key responsibilities

• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with relevant Hong Kong government departments (such as the Housing Department, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, and Innovation and Technology Commission), major property developers, and leading construction contractors.
• Prepare content for government communications and reports, and coordinate the submission of government reports.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple internal R&D project teams across different product lines and software/hardware development functions.
• Evaluate the incubation progress of project teams and provide recommendations on incubation-stage decisions.
• Organize and maintain technical documentation, knowledge repositories, and code management systems for the Centre's technical teams.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Centre's robotics products and smart construction solutions and translate complex technical concepts into clear business and operational value propositions for customers.
• Facilitate pilot implementations and large-scale deployment of innovative technologies in real-world construction projects.
• Monitor industry trends, policy developments, and market demands within Hong Kong's construction sector, including initiatives such as Construction 2.0 and Modular Integrated Construction (MiC).
• Lead the follow-up and development of partnership opportunities and coordinate internal and external resources to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead business negotiations and implementation of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), technology demonstration projects, and commercial agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, project management, public relations, or related functions within Hong Kong's construction, property development, or engineering sectors.

• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to align internal scientists, R&D engineers, and external stakeholders.

• Proven ability to optimize resources, manage competing priorities, and resolve bottlenecks that hinder project progress.

• Solid understanding of the full lifecycle of construction and engineering projects, as well as on-site construction operations in Hong Kong.

• Deep awareness of key industry challenges, such as labor shortages and workplace safety concerns.

• Strong interest in, and basic understanding of, the application of innovative technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in construction.

• Ability to communicate effectively with government officials, corporate executives, and frontline engineers with excellent persuasion, negotiation, stakeholder management, and resource integration skills.

• Ability to quickly identify partners' key objectives and align technological solutions with market needs.

• Excellent spoken and written Cantonese, Mandarin, and English with ability to independently prepare high-quality business proposals, partnership plans, and formal business documentation.