Manager - Education Strategy

Job Overview

The Manager of Education Strategy will guide and implement the strategic direction of Qiddiya's education portfolio. This position emphasizes market research, strategic development, stakeholder coordination, and advancing education assets to align with Qiddiya's vision and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed market research to determine trends, opportunities, and challenges within the education sector, including benchmarking and market sounding.
• Formulate and execute strategic initiatives to expand and enhance Qiddiya's education assets in support of the organization's broader objectives.
• Conduct feasibility studies, demand analyses, and data-centric modeling to inform sound business decisions.
• Partner with internal teams such as real estate and development to maintain cohesion in education asset planning and delivery.
• Manage and cultivate partnerships with key external bodies, including the Ministry of Education, MISA, RCRC, and others.
• Collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education to aid the progress of public school facilities within Qiddiya.
• Support selection procedures for operators by contributing market intelligence, assessments, and internal reviews.
• Create and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in collaboration with stakeholders to attract appropriate operators.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or related disciplines; a Master’s degree will be considered advantageous.
• At least five years of pertinent experience in education strategy, program management, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated background in management consulting is essential.