SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (DIGITAL LEARNING)

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. As a QS global Top 20 ranked institution, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts—form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its performers and its partnerships with other centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and alumni—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines, the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.

Education Information Technology (EDuIT) is a group of experts fluent in pedagogy and technology at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Its mission is to support and foster innovative teaching, learning, and practice in the context of performing arts, with integration of emerging technologies.
    
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager (Digital Learning) to play a key role in implementing the Academy's digital learning strategy under the leadership of the Principal Head (Digital Learning). The postholder will be a forward-thinking professional who works collaboratively with academic departments, library and the Registry to design, develop, and evaluate technology-enhanced learning initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing digital learning projects from conception to delivery; providing pedagogical and technical expertise to support blended and online course development; and leading the production of online learning projects such as Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) or Small Private Online Course (SPOC). A key part of the role is to foster collaboration across Schools to enable technology-supported, interdisciplinary projects that enhance outcome-based education, and to work with the Academy Library to ensure synergy between digital resources and learning initiatives.

The postholder will organise training workshops, seminars, and showcases to build digital capability; assist in programme evaluation, learning assessment, and data analytics to support evidence-based decision-making; and contribute to strategic planning and reports. The postholder will work closely with the Principal Head (Digital Learning), other academic staff, and departments on various innovative learning technologies, projects, and events.

Requirements:
(a) A recognised master's degree or above in education or communication, preferably a higher degree in educational technology, instructional design or related discipline;
(b) Normally, at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in managing educational projects, teaching and learning, and the production of e-learning materials at the tertiary level;
(c) Solid experience in educational technology and a strong ability to advocate for digital learning tools and techniques. Familiarity with a blended approach to staff development, incorporating face-to-face training, e-learning, and virtual support;
(d) Familiar with a blended approach for learning which incorporates face-to-face training, e-learning, virtual, and one-to-one where appropriate. This will involve both formal and informal teaching and support;
(e) A successful track record of experience in developing learning solutions, including the development of user guides, online resources, multimedia content, video, and face-to-face teaching with staff, both individually and in groups;
(f) Demonstrated working knowledge of eLearning development tools and LMS management is desirable;
(g) Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably native English speaker or equivalent; and
(h) Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
 
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement.  A gratuity payment equals up to 15% of the total basic salary earned during the contract period, may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Academy’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, that equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.