Project Manager (Digitalisation) (Temporary Appointment)

CAMPUS FACILITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE

Project Manager (Digitalisation) (Temporary Appointment) (Ref. 261027007)

[Appointment period: six to twelve months]

Duties

The appointee will provide consultancy services to the Office in support of the digital transformation of facilities management services. The appointee will be required to:

(a) advise the Office on the development, review and implementation of its digitalisation strategy and action plan for facilities management services;

(b) advise on the preparation of tender documents and review tender proposals for digitalisation initiatives, including feasibility, suitability, cost-effectiveness and alignment with the overall digitalisation strategy;

(c) liaise and co-ordinate with internal and external bodies to identify, analyse and validate user requirements, operational processes, data needs and service gaps, and recommend practical digitalisation opportunities and improvement measures;

(d) advise the Office on project risks and mitigation measures, change management arrangements and performance indicators for digitalisation initiatives;

(e) conduct market research and benchmarking on facilities management technologies, products and service models, and advise on market solutions that best meet the Office’s operational needs; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Engineering or a related discipline;

(b) at least eight years of solid consultancy or advisory experience in digital transformation, preferably involving enterprise system evaluation, market solution assessment, and technology roadmap development in a facilities management environment;

(c) proven experience in business requirements review, market and solution assessment, and IT system selection and implementation, with sound knowledge of facilities management technology trends, data migration, systems integration, data governance, cybersecurity and privacy considerations;

(d) excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external parties, and provide objective, practical and well-substantiated recommendations to senior management; and

(e) the ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and deliver timely professional advice in a dynamic working environment.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a professional qualification in facilities management, information technology, or a related discipline.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 3 November 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

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