Head, AI & Innovation Lab
Smart City Division
Ref: SCD113/25, 10419

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:

• Develop and implement strategic plan for the AI & Innovation Lab Unit to grow and lead. Meet all financial and non-financial KPIs
• Build and grow Division’s AI & Innovation Lab (S.A.I.L), by providing a sandbox / test bed / PoC environment for leading innovative technologies / universities from Hong Kong and beyond to establish themselves in Hong Kong and for government / commercial / SME clients to “see and use to believe”, in application areas such as governance, banking, finance etc.
• Help SME -grow by owning and transforming the HKPC -Digital DIY platform, building impactful digital ecosystem, and extending the service offering to financing / fintech areas
• Establish industrial networking and pursue strong collaboration with government departments, technological partners, industry players, and professional bodies in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and globally
• Collaborate with other business units to fully utilize the Lab. Operationalize and commercialize the S.A.I.L platform. Grow the Unit’s training services
• Lead the team by attracting top talent and continuously enhancing team members' technical and soft skills. Create opportunities for new challenges and responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and learning environment
• Support and execute any other ad-hoc responsibilities as required by the organization

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant technology field such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Material Science
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience. Relevant experience in AI and/or banking / finance / fintech is preferred
• Proven track record of launching new businesses, technologies or services to enable clients to adopt new technology and services.
• Strong commitment to financial target and KPIs. Result oriented, self-initiated and able to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal, project management, presentation and communication skills, and shall be a team player and project leader
• Good command of English and Chinese

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• HKPC is an Authorized Employer of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs
• 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 & sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• MPF Top-up & 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 candidates 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 1 week from the posting date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. 

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.