Director - Education Strategy📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - Education Strategy to lead the development and execution of educational initiatives within the Qiddiya project. This leadership position will define the vision, guide strategic planning, and foster partnerships to enhance Qiddiya's education ecosystem in alignment with its overall mission.

Role Context and Collaboration

The Director will collaborate with key stakeholders, including government entities, educational institutions, and internal teams. The objective is to develop innovative education programs and infrastructure that meet market demands and support community development goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the city-wide education strategy, including demand forecasting, capacity requirements, and asset mix.
• Create asset-specific strategy briefs to define educational requirements, operating models, investment opportunities, and operator procurement approaches.
• Drive the attraction and appointment of world-class education operators.
• Facilitate private investment opportunities across the education portfolio.
• Lead engagement with government authorities and key external stakeholders to enable project delivery.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure assets meet educational and operator requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in education strategy, program development, or management consulting.
• Proven leadership experience in managing education projects and teams.

Required Skills

• Education Strategy
• Program Development
• Management Consulting
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Partnerships
• Strategic Planning

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.