Senior Manager, Charities (Fairer Opportunities - Project Management)

Sits within the Charities and Community (C&C) Division of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, which manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. The post-holder leads project management and stakeholder coordination for the TIP, working with seasoned professionals from education, business, NGOs, government and academia. The role also carries responsibility for strategic portfolio management across related Trust-supported initiatives, as well as project governance, evaluation and reporting to Management, the Donations Committee and the Board of Trustees.

• Work in partnership with diverse partners and stakeholders in project management, building synergy among project partners and coordinating working groups comprising the incubation team, NGOs, programme evaluators and co-creators of the TIP.
• Facilitate thought leadership and alignment across all TIP partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee the design, development and implementation of the Project's interventions, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage change catalysts such as Trajectory Development Managers and programme protocols, and lead capacity building, research and evaluation efforts.
• Perform strategic portfolio management by overseeing other Trust-supported strategic "Education, Children & Youth in Families, Fairer Opportunities" initiatives to amplify the impact of the TIP and related grants.
• Consolidate learning insights for regular sharing with relevant stakeholders and develop new grants as needed to actualise emerging potential.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, including Club Branding and Public Affairs on strategic communications and promotional campaigns, external branding consultants, technology experts and/or programme execution providers and service providers
• And engage government officials to facilitate impact creation and system change.
• Develop and implement project governance and controls to ensure effective execution, including managing the advisory committee, the incubation and supporting partners, and various taskforce groups.
• Monitor the progress of anticipated output and outcome and budget spending, handle budget virements, and manage project evaluation and impact assessment.
• Prepare papers and compile statistical, financial and progress reports, report on special situations and make recommendations to Management, the Donations Committee and/or the Board of Trustees.
• Represent the Trust in activities related to the TIP, including ceremonies and related functions, as part of ongoing monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

• Minimum of 8 years' relevant work experience, with 5 years at mid-senior level, preferably in the social welfare, poverty, public administration, consulting, human resources, financial or charity and grant-making field.
• Proven track record and experience in managing complex and/or large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated passion, experience and insight in the changing needs of the poverty population.
• Extensive experience in dealing with different stakeholders, such as government officials, NGOs, consultants, business and branding agencies.
• Strong project development and management skills.
• Cross-sectoral stakeholder management skills.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
• Analytical and quantitative skills, including analysis for budget management and KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in both English and Chinese writing.
• Team leadership and people development experience.

• Knowledge of research, evaluation and data analysis.
• Solid experience in marketing of social service or community service.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic working environment.
• Development opportunities.