Principal Manager (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
- Experience
- Lead / manager
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Contract
- Department
- Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises
- Category
- Operations & Management
- Experience
- Lead / manager
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Salary
- HK$69,205 / month
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 19 Nov 2026
About the role
The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) is a dedicated office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government tasked with attracting high-potential and flagship strategic enterprises from around the globe. As Principal Manager (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science), you will support engagement and negotiation with strategic enterprises from the artificial intelligence and data science industry, and offer aftercare services to them. You will assist the Chief Manager and Deputy Chief Manager in providing one-stop services and formulating tailor-made packages for strategic enterprises to facilitate the setting up or expansion of their operations in Hong Kong. The role also covers developing, implementing and supporting OASES outreach and promotional activities, liaising and coordinating with relevant government bureaux and departments, public bodies and other stakeholders, and engaging and maintaining close contact with multipliers and other stakeholders from the artificial intelligence, data science, innovation and technology ecosystem, with a view to raising the profile of OASES within the industry. You will also conduct desktop research and keep abreast of developments in artificial intelligence, data science, innovation and technology knowledge and market intelligence. The appointment is on non-civil service agreement terms for 24 months, renewable at the Government's discretion. Applications close on 19 November 2026.
Responsibilities
Providing support in engaging and negotiating with strategic enterprises from the artificial intelligence and data science industry, and offering aftercare services; assisting the Chief Manager and Deputy Chief Manager in providing one-stop services and formulating tailor-made packages for strategic enterprises to facilitate setting up or expanding their operations in Hong Kong; developing, implementing and supporting OASES outreach and promotional activities; liaising and coordinating with relevant government bureaux and departments, public bodies and other stakeholders; engaging and maintaining close contact with multipliers and other stakeholders from the artificial intelligence, data science, innovation and technology ecosystem; conducting desktop research and keeping abreast of artificial intelligence, data science, innovation and technology knowledge, market intelligence and latest developments; performing any other duties as required.
Requirements
Applicants must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment and possess by the application deadline: a minimum of five years of relevant full-time work experience in artificial intelligence, data science and/or innovation and technology sectors, preferably in a managerial role; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with more advanced degree(s) and/or professional qualification(s) an advantage; strong knowledge of and experience in the local and global artificial intelligence, data science, and/or innovation and technology related sectors; an extensive network in the artificial intelligence, data science, and/or innovation and technology ecosystem; strong team spirit, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; adaptability, open-mindedness and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to proactively learn new skills, embrace new assignments and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders; an international perspective with a good understanding of the Mainland and Hong Kong business environment and Hong Kong's unique role; and a strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including spoken Putonghua. Previous work experience in investment promotion, account management, business development, marketing and project management in artificial intelligence, data science, and/or innovation and technology or public sectors would be an advantage. Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.
Benefits
An end-of-agreement gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance and conduct; the gratuity, when added to the Government's contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund scheme, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the agreement period. Benefits in respect of rest days, statutory holidays, general holidays, annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, are granted in accordance with the Employment Ordinance.
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