Senior Expansion Manager

Noon Academy; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

International exposure

Opportunity for personal development

Job summary

Noon Academy is seeking a Senior Manager – Expansions to scale its educational program for out-of-school children in Punjab. This full-time role focuses on increasing program reach from 10,000 to 1 million children across over 500 schools. Responsibilities include developing expansion strategies, managing partnerships with the Punjab Education Foundation, and ensuring effective execution of school launches. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in operations, program management, and organizational leadership.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in expansion, operations, or business growth.
• Strong experience managing large institutional partnerships.
• Proven ability to build and scale operations from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the expansion strategy across Punjab.
• Manage strategic relationships with government stakeholders.
• Ensure timely launches of schools and meet enrollment targets.

Skills

Expansion management

Project management

Government partnerships

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

About Noon

Noon Academy is the leading edtech platform in the Middle East, with over 12 million students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate. We have recently raised 41 million dollars in Series B funding to expand our reach and impact in the region and beyond. We are on a mission to transform the physical classroom experience by introducing our highly engaging social, group-based learning and AI to make learning fun and improve learning efficacy. Our ultimate goal is to provide access to the best teachers to every student even if that teacher is only available virtually. We believe we can do this if we blend AI, peer-to-peer learning, and a carefully designed physical space.

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Office

This role is full‑time.

About the role

This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for scaling Noon Academy’s education program for out‑of‑school children across Punjab. The Senior Manager – Expansions will lead the growth of the program from its current footprint of 10,000 students across 25 schools in 3 districts to an ambitious target of 1 million children across 500+ schools across the province.

The role requires a strategic and execution‑focused leader who can drive expansion planning, build and manage government partnerships, ensure strong on‑ground execution, and build high‑performing field teams to deliver growth at scale.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead Expansion Strategy & Scale

• Develop and drive the expansion strategy to scale the program across Punjab

• Identify high‑priority districts, communities, and growth opportunities

• Build district‑wise rollout plans aligned to enrollment and growth targets

• Develop scalable operational models for rapid and sustainable expansion

• Continuously refine the expansion model based on learnings from the field

2. Lead Government Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Own and manage the strategic relationship with Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) and other key ecosystem stakeholders

• Drive alignment on approvals, compliance, reporting, and operational coordination

• Build trust and maintain strong working relationships with district and provincial stakeholders

• Represent Noon in government engagements, review meetings, and partnership discussions

3. Drive Execution & School Launches

• Ensure end‑to‑end launch of schools within agreed timelines and operational standards

• Oversee site readiness, enrollment readiness, staffing readiness, and operational setup

• Track and deliver against school launch and student enrollment targets

• Identify and resolve execution bottlenecks quickly to maintain growth momentum

• Ensure quality and consistency across all launched schools

4. Build & Lead Field and Operations Teams

• Build, manage, and strengthen field and operations teams across multiple districts

• Define team structures, roles, and execution rhythms to support scale

• Drive accountability, ownership, and performance discipline across teams

• Coach and develop team members into future leaders

5. Performance, Monitoring & Impact

• Establish KPIs across school launches, enrollment, retention, attendance, and student performance

• Build monitoring systems to track operational and academic performance

• Review field performance regularly and drive corrective actions

• Generate performance insights and impact reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Ensure the program is delivering measurable educational impact at scale

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10+ years of experience in expansion, operations, program management, or business growth

• Strong experience managing large institutional or government partnerships

• Proven ability to build and scale operations from the ground up

• Strong leadership and team‑building experience

• Strong execution rigor and operational discipline

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams across geographies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Passion for education and social impact

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Scaling the program from 10,000 to 1 million students

• Expanding from 25 to 500+ schools across Punjab

• Building strong institutional partnerships with Punjab Education Foundation and ecosystem stakeholders

• Consistently meeting school launch and growth targets

• Building a high‑performing field organization capable of sustaining scale

Why work at Noon

• Solving the Biggest Problem in Education: We’re addressing the most important and challenging issue in the sector—scaling star teachers and making learning fun.

• Innovation at a Global Scale: Noon leads in edtech innovation; we are not a copycat. We pioneer new ways to deliver world‑class education.

• Solid Financial Footing: We have turned profitable and we’re well‑funded.

• International Exposure: Join a dynamic, internationally diverse team that encourages personal development.

• Mission & Values Driven: We aim to provide equitable access to world‑class education.

Considering the opportunity?

If you are excited about shaping the future of education in Saudi and think you are the right fit for this opportunity, apply through the job link. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to Noon’s mission!