Manager (Ecosystem)

Manager (Ecosystem) in the Office of the Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise) [Ref. B/904/03]

The appointee will provide extensive support to the Ecosystem Team of the Office. The team aims to build up a comprehensive start-up ecosystem in the territory and beyond by fostering partnership with stakeholders including governments, incubators, investors, start-ups, entrepreneurs, etc.

Duties

Main duties include:

1. Develop and manage partnerships within the start-up ecosystem in the territory and beyond;
2. Lead and synergise start-up events and competitions to increase programme exposure and attract innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs;
3. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance support services for start-ups;
4. Identify opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing with other incubation programmes;
5. Liaise with co-investors and facilitate the investment process for HK Tech 300 teams;
6. Represent CityUHK professionally at relevant events and conferences to promote the start-up ecosystem; and
7. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Travelling outside of Hong Kong is required.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree or above with at least 10 years’ relevant work experience;
2. Competence in strategic thinking and planning with excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) and interpersonal skills;
3. Excellent business development and networking skills;
4. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for supporting start-ups;
5. Experience in working at academic or corporate institutions would be an advantage; and
6. Demonstrated experience in starting and managing start-up ecosystem partnerships, and experience in working with technology-based entrepreneurs, start-ups and investors is preferred.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 24 October 2024. Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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