THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

INDUSTRIAL CENTRE
Post Specification
Director, Industrial Centre [Re-advertisement] (Ref. 15070605)
The University is looking for a dynamic, mature and highly competent professional to head its
Industrial Centre which has some 100 staff.
The Industrial Centre is a multi-disciplinary Learning Factory providing realistic work
environment learning experience as part of the overall education package for engineering,
construction and non-engineering students. The Centre has been offering courses and
programmes for the University, industry and community since its inception in 1976.
Capitalizing on its facilities and expertise, the Centre provides research project support, training,
product and process design, product realization, consultancy and manufacturing services for the
students, academic departments, industry, government and professional bodies. Technology
development and knowledge transfer are some of the Centres latest activities reinforcing and
supporting the University and industrys strategic development. Please visit the website at
http://www.ic.polyu.edu.hk/ for more information about the Centre.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a)

formulate the vision and mission, goals and objectives as well as development strategies for
the Centre;

(b)

lead and manage a team of professional/technical staff in fulfilling the vision and mission
of the Centre;

(c)

oversee the operation of various units of the Centre with specific responsibilities for
budgeting, allocation of resources and management of performance;

(d)

interface closely with the senior management, academic departments and administrative
units of the University at different levels and with industrial partners and clients; and

(e)

perform any other duties as assigned by the Management of the University from time to
time.

Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a)

a masters or a higher degree and professional qualification in Mechanical Engineering,

Manufacturing or related disciplines;

(b)

not less than fifteen years of relevant experience with over ten years at management level
or key positions in large organizations;

(c)

substantial industrial experience including experience in supporting academic research and

development as well as industrial projects;

(d)

deep understanding and insight of the professional development of potential engineers /

designers / technologists;

(e)

strong flair for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, and knowledge of emerging
technologies;

(f)

excellent communication and leadership skills; and

(g)

good command of both spoken and written English and preferably fluency in Putonghua.

[Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.]
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be made
on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual
agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.
Application and Nomination
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University invites applications and nominations for appointment as
Director, Industrial Centre. Review of applications and nominations will continue until the
post is filled. Please submit applications or nominations via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk; by
fax at 2764 3374; in person to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong
Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon; or by mail to the above address. If you
would like to provide separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which
will help speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the above
channels or downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php.
The information collected will be used for consideration of the application and for purposes
relating to appointment. The University reserves the right not to fill the position or to make an
appointment by invitation. The University Personal Information Collection Statement for
recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

6 July 2015