Technical Education Manager - Academic Services

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth in academic leadership

Collaborative environment

Contribution to future talent development

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is looking for a Technical Education Manager to lead their education management sector in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on managing technical diploma programs, ensuring high-quality academic delivery, and aligning training outcomes with workforce requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in academic leadership and curriculum development. Join us to shape the future of education and workforce readiness in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technical education or diploma program management.
• Proven leadership experience managing academic departments.
• Excellent people management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Department including instructors.
• Oversee technical diploma program delivery ensuring quality.
• Drive curriculum enhancement initiatives aligned with industry needs.

Skills

Academic Leadership

Technical Diploma Program Management

Curriculum Development

Education Management

Faculty Performance Management

Learning Management Systems

AI and Digital Learning Integration

Competency Framework Development

Accreditation and Compliance

Student Success and Intervention Planning

Strategic Workforce Alignment

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Engineering, or Technical Studies

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Technical Education Manager - Academic Services

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Education Management

Job Type: Full-time | Experience: Senior Level

Role Overview

Technical Education Manager hiring opportunity in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Education Management sector for senior professionals experienced in academic leadership, technical diploma programs, and curriculum development. This role focuses on leading foundation and technical diploma programs, ensuring high-quality academic delivery, and aligning training outcomes with workforce requirements and competency standards.

Job Details

Country: UAE | City: Abu Dhabi | Salary: 18,000–28,000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Role Context: The Technical Education Manager plays a strategic role in shaping academic excellence across foundation and technical diploma programs by leading curriculum enhancement, faculty development, and operational performance. The position supports trainee success and workforce readiness by aligning academic delivery with industry expectations, digital transformation, and future skills development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Department including department heads, instructors, and academic support teams.


• Oversee foundation and technical diploma program delivery to ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.


• Drive curriculum enhancement initiatives aligned with group companies’ intake demand and workforce competency requirements.


• Promote innovation through integration of AI, digital technologies, autonomous learning, and modern teaching practices.


• Strengthen collaboration with group companies, accreditation bodies, and technical solution partners to improve program relevance.


• Lead instructor development, performance management, succession planning, and faculty capability improvement.


• Ensure operational excellence across scheduling, academic resources, assessments, and learner support systems.


• Monitor trainee progress, academic performance, and intervention plans to improve completion and success rates.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and academic quality assurance across all technical programs.


• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards, institutional policies, and academic governance requirements.


• Prepare strategic reports and recommendations for senior leadership and the Vice President of Academic Services.


• Drive stakeholder engagement to ensure programs remain aligned with business and industry requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Engineering, Technical Studies, or relevant discipline.


• Master's Degree preferred for senior academic leadership roles.


• Strong experience in technical education, vocational training, or diploma program management.


• Proven leadership experience managing academic departments, instructors, and support teams.


• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, competency frameworks, and workforce development planning.


• Experience with digital learning tools, AI integration, and Learning Management Systems.


• Excellent people management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Strong understanding of accreditation standards and academic quality assurance processes.


• Ability to align training programs with operational and business workforce needs.

Skills Set

• Academic Leadership


• Technical Diploma Program Management


• Curriculum Development


• Education Management


• Faculty Performance Management


• Learning Management Systems


• AI and Digital Learning Integration


• Competency Framework Development


• Accreditation and Compliance


• Student Success and Intervention Planning


• Strategic Workforce Alignment


• Stakeholder Collaboration

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead high-impact technical education programs within a major learning and development environment.


• Strong career growth in academic leadership and institutional strategy.


• Dynamic role focused on innovation, digital transformation, and workforce readiness.


• Collaborative environment supporting faculty excellence and trainee success.


• Meaningful contribution to future talent development and national capability building.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is committed to developing future‑ready talent through high‑quality education, technical training, and professional development programs across Abu Dhabi. By investing in academic excellence and workforce capability, ADNOC creates opportunities for education leaders to shape skilled professionals who support long‑term industrial growth and innovation.