Digital & Innovation Lead for MSc Programs (AI/Automation)

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong (Faculty of Business and Economics) seeks an Assistant Director of Digital and Innovation (MSc Programmes) to lead digital transformation, AI initiatives, and data-driven services for MSc programmes. The role requires strategic oversight of AI platforms, systems integration, and collaboration with academic and IT stakeholders.

You will manage a team of technical professionals, coordinate with vendors, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant digital products and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Systems, AI, Engineering, Data Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience including at least 1 year in a managerial/leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation, AI solutions, automation, systems development, data analytics, or tech project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Faculty’s Digital and Innovation Team in supporting MSc Programme operations, service delivery, and development.
• Manage, coach, and develop managers and technical professionals across AI, data analytics, systems development, automation, and digital platforms.
• Lead planning and delivery of digital transformation, AI adoption, automation, system integration, and data-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic, administrative, IT, data governance, and business stakeholders to translate needs into practical tech solutions.
• Oversee design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of AI-enabled solutions, dashboards, APIs, data pipelines, and integrations.
• Manage vendors, internal engineers, timelines, risks, and production support for successful implementations.
• Provide technical and analytical support for programme operations, decision-making, and management reporting.
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, scalable, privacy-compliant, and aligned with data governance.
• Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

AI solutions

Data analytics

Systems development

Project delivery

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/AI/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

LlamaIndex

AI development tools

Job description

The University of Hong Kong (Faculty of Business and Economics) seeks an Assistant Director of Digital and Innovation (MSc Programmes) to lead digital transformation, AI initiatives, and data-driven services for MSc programmes. The role requires strategic oversight of AI platforms, systems integration, and collaboration with academic and IT stakeholders.

You will manage a team of technical professionals, coordinate with vendors, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant digital products and