System Development Manager

Summary of Position

 

Job Purpose 

Jockey Club 'CoolPlay' Project Phase 2 is generously funded by a HK$64 million donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The project aims to ignite a passion for STEM learning in young children, setting the stage for future STEM education. Through our focus on play and exploration, we aim to enrich children's learning interests, learning attitudes (including resilience), and skills (including observing and predicting). This endeavor will be supported by a growing community of specially trained educators and experts, engaged parents, as well as the passionate community. With our internationally recognized STEM learning resource kit - JumpStarter, we make exploration easily accessible for everyone.

 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage the progress of platform development
• Coordinate the IT team and the curriculum team to ensure the deliverables can be achieved on a timely manner
• Taking a full ownership of a successful digital platform delivery of the JC ‘Coolplay’ project
• To manage all stakeholders of the platform such as the content contributor, system designers, vendors, and project team
• To consolidate users’ requirements received from project members/platform end-users and to convey this clearly to the solution vendor to ensure that the deliverable will meet the expected value and benefits
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate the solution vendor and the quality of their platform deliverables
• To provide regular progress update on the platform deliverable to the JC ‘Coolplay’ Project Manager
• Compile and maintain documentations related to any new solution delivered
• To provide user training, support, advice regarding the usability of the digital platform

Major Job Contact:

Internal: CoolPlay project team, Finance and HR units, IAMO

External: Vendors

 

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a 
• At least 3-5 years of experience in managing software or platform development projects, preferably in the education industry.
• Strong project management, team coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Research

• N/A

Professional certifications and accreditations

• N/A

 Technological Fluency 

• Proficiency in software development methodologies and languages.
• Strong understanding of user experience and interface design.
• Ability to assess and implement new technologies as they become relevant.
• Skilled in systems integration and scalability.

Others

• Detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration and client interaction.
• Up-to-date with emerging technologies and software development trends.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to:

1. Submit a full Curriculum Vitae.
2. Specify in your application/CV your expected salary.
3. Send applications to the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education by clicking "Quick Apply".
4. The College will review applications immediately, applications will be accepted until the posts are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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