Senior Director, Education Impact & Partnerships

ConnectedGroup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup is seeking a senior leader to guide education-focused social impact programs across Hong Kong and China. The role emphasizes complex stakeholder management, strategic oversight, and robust program delivery to support growth and succession planning.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in senior roles within large, regulated environments, with exceptional people leadership and fluency in English and Cantonese. Mandarin is an advantage for cross-border initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior stakeholder management experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex, regulated projects.
• Experience leading large teams and cross-functional groups.
• Strong English and Cantonese communication; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of education-focused social impact programs across HK/China.
• Lead grant review, deployment, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic leadership to large teams and optimize resource use.
• Manage internal/external stakeholders including government bodies and partners.
• Build sector networks and represent the organization at events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Project management

Education sector experience

Job description

ConnectedGroup is seeking a senior leader to guide education-focused social impact programs across Hong Kong and China. The role emphasizes complex stakeholder management, strategic oversight, and robust program delivery to support growth and succession planning.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in senior roles within large, regulated environments, with exceptional people leadership and fluency in English and Cantonese. Mandarin is an advantage for cross-border initiatives.