Senior Project Manager (One Year Contract)

Senior Project Manager (One Year Contract)

About Hong Kong Design Centre

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was founded in 2002 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as centre of design excellence in Asia. We are on a public mission to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to foster innovation, create business value and improve societal well-being.

We are now seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a major international design programme. Please visit our website www.hkdesigncentre.org for information of HKDC.

The Senior Project Manager will be working closely with the Programme Directors and will be responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of the programme, including judging, designer engagement, product development, exhibition production, stakeholder management, co-ordination of promotion and marketing.

The Roles:

1. Coordinate all internal and external workstreams to ensure timely and effective delivery;

2. Manage communications and working relationships with designers, judges, curators, partners, sponsors, venues, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders;

3. Prepare briefing papers, presentations, reports, meeting notes, and approval documents for senior management and relevant committees;

4. Coordinate designer communications, briefings, presentations, submissions, and programme requirements;

5. Monitor progress against agreed deliverables, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements;

6. Lead and provide onsite project management for the exhibition and related design programmes, including coordination with venues, designers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams;

7. Prepare final project documentation, evaluation findings, and reports upon completion of the programme;

8. Working closely with HKDC Corporate Communications team and external marketing / PR agency, co-ordinate and manage promotional activities and initiatives.

Requirements:

1. A university degree or equivalent professional qualification in design, arts and culture, creative industries, project management, business, communications, or a related discipline;

2. A minimum of 8 years relevant professional experience, including at least 3-5 years in a team-leadership or project-leadership role;

3. Proven experience in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, budgets, contracts, production schedules, and public-facing outcomes;

4. Strong team leadership, coaching, communication, and coordination skills;

5. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage;

6. A good understanding of design trends and a broad and diverse range of cultural interests;

7. Strong project-management, problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills;

8. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines;

9. Strategic thinking, creative flair, and a proactive approach to project delivery.

Interested parties are invited to apply by sending your resume with full details of education, work experience, current & expected salary, contact telephone number and earliest available date to the Human Resources Office, Hong Kong Design Centre, 4/F, DX design hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Shum Shui Po, Kowloon or by email to: hr@hkdesigncentre.org on or before 1 October 2026. HKDC reserves the right not to make appointment for the post(s) advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All information received will be kept in strict confidence for six months and data will only be used for recruitment purposes.

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