Deputy Chief Operating Officer (at the rank of Assistant Registrar)

University of Hong Kong

Department: University of Hong Kong
Rank: Non-Academic
Position type: Full-time
Reference: 537525
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary / grade: Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus annual leave, medical benefits, contract
Application deadline: 6 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement operational and corporate strategy for InnoHK centres in alignment with research and innovation objectives.
Lead day-to-day operations including finance, human resources, legal, company secretarial services, facilities management, procurement and administration.
Provide strategic oversight on legal, regulatory and compliance matters affecting innovation centres and subsidiaries.
Advise R&D centres on commercialisation strategies, partnerships and ventures to translate research into real-world impact.
Represent the institution in engagements with the Innovation and Technology Commission and key stakeholders.
Lead strategic initiatives including cross-centre collaboration and manage establishment or closure of centres as needed.
Strengthen corporate governance, compliance and reporting frameworks across all subsidiary companies.
Drive operational excellence by optimising workflows, systems and processes while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, management or related discipline; postgraduate or professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or MBA highly desirable.
Training or experience in technology transfer, intellectual property management, business development or commercialisation strongly preferred.
Track record in driving research impact, knowledge exchange or translating research into practical applications.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in senior operational, corporate management or general management roles, preferably in a university or research institution.
Ability to lead corporate functions including finance, human resources, legal, company secretarial services and procurement in a matrix environment.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to translate strategy into operational plans.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to work with academics, researchers, industry partners and government bodies.
High integrity, sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.