Programme Manager / Senior Programme Manager – Public Sector

Ambition; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition seeks a Programme Manager / Senior Programme Manager in Hong Kong to drive long-term social impact through strategic grant-making and programme development across public health, culture, sports, education, and youth empowerment sectors.

The role involves leading community initiatives, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and delivering actionable insights through rigorous evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required with relevant project/programme management experience.
• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement, funding administration or social impact initiatives.
• Exceptional bilingual communication and report-writing in English and Chinese.
• Experience collaborating with universities, NGOs or government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, implementation, and rigorous evaluation of strategic community programmes.
• Manage project governance processes and ensure committee support and stakeholder coordination.
• Cultivate partnerships across universities, NGOs, statutory bodies, and government departments.
• Assess funding proposals alongside programme performance to deliver strategic insights.
• Draft presentations, reports, briefing papers, and regular management updates.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, outcomes, and risk indicators with careful attention.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Funding administration

Social impact initiatives

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established philanthropic organisation to hire a Programme Manager / Senior Programme Manager for their growing team. This pivotal role focuses on driving long-term social impact through strategic grant-making and programme development across the public health, culture, sports, education, and youth empowerment sectors.

Highlights

• Lead high-impact community initiatives
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Drive meaningful social change

Responsibilities:

• Direct the planning, implementation, and rigorous evaluation of strategic community programmes.
• Manage project governance processes, ensuring seamless committee support and stakeholder coordination.
• Cultivate robust partnerships across government agencies, educational institutions, NGOs, and professional bodies.
• Assess funding proposals alongside programme performance to deliver actionable strategic insights.
• Draft compelling presentations, detailed reports, briefing papers, and regular management updates.
• Monitor project budgets, delivery timelines, expected outcomes, and potential risk indicators meticulously.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree coupled with relevant professional project or programme management experience.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of success in stakeholder engagement, funding administration, or social impact initiatives.
• Exhibit exceptional bilingual communication and report-writing proficiencies in both English and Chinese.
• Possess prior practical experience collaborating with universities, NGOs, statutory bodies, or government departments.
• Showcase advanced analytical and organizational abilities capable of managing complex, multi-stakeholder timelines.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• To succeed in this diverse role, we are highly interested in professionals who bring specialized, transferable experience. Candidates currently operating within the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Academic & Education: Universities, tertiary institutions, or specialized educational service providers.
• Public & Non-Profit Sectors: Government departments, statutory bodies, NGOs, or charitable organisations.
• Social & Cultural Innovation: Arts and cultural institutions, public policy groups, or social innovation hubs.
• Community Development: Sports associations, governing bodies, or youth development agencies.

For a more comprehensive list of current opportunities, please visit www.ambition.com.hk