نائب الرئيس التنفيذي للعمليات شركة تعليمية

About the Client and Role

iHR (International Human Resources) is seeking a Vice President of Operations for a client operating in the education sector. This client oversees the operation and management of a group of educational complexes and schools, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, develop its administrative system, and achieve growth, expansion, and sustainability objectives. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Operations will lead and develop the operational framework for the educational complexes. This role involves overseeing performance efficiency and operational readiness, translating strategic directives into measurable executive plans, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and adhering to governance and regulatory requirements. The position also focuses on enhancing service quality and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational strategy for educational complexes, aligning it with the strategic goals of the education sector.
• Oversee operational performance and ensure the readiness and efficiency of educational complex operations.
• Develop and monitor operational plans and performance indicators, addressing any deviations.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and optimize the use of resources and budgets.
• Supervise the implementation of policies, governance, and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the quality of educational services from an operational perspective and ensure adherence to school accreditation requirements.
• Oversee risk management, business continuity, and operational readiness.
• Lead operations teams and foster integration between educational complexes and central administrations.
• Support growth and expansion plans, including the opening of new complexes, by assessing readiness, resources, and costs.
• Prepare executive reports and provide recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in operations management and executive leadership.
• Proven leadership experience in managing multi-site operations, preferably within the education sector or in the operation and management of educational complexes.
• Experience in leading leaders and operational teams, and overseeing institutional performance.
• Experience in strategic and operational planning, performance management, and key performance indicator (KPI) measurement.
• Experience in budget and cost management, improving operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, quality assurance, and school accreditation.
• Familiarity with the requirements of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, as well as local and international assessments (*, NARES, Qudrat, Tahsili, STEP, international exams).
• Experience with Cognia academic accreditation requirements is preferred.
• Strong leadership, influence, decision-making, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced skills in analysis, report preparation, and executive presentations.

Work Type

This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to leading and managing operations within the educational sector.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for this role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.