Academy Leader

Arbete Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Academy Leader for a prominent client in the EdTech sector. The successful candidate will ensure the digital learning platform delivers exceptional learning experiences while overseeing platform management and content governance. Candidates should have extensive experience in digital learning and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital learning or platform/content management.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision and strategy for the Academy.
• Lead the selection and curation of content in Arabic and English.
• Monitor platform analytics and learner behavior.

Skills

Digital Learning

Instructional Design

Platform Management

Content Strategy

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Fluency in English

Familiarity with LMS or LXP platforms

Job description

One of Our Clients in the EdTech Sector in Saudi Arabia is Hiring for the Position of Academy Leader

Job Title: Academy Leader

Experience: 7+ yrs

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

Applicants are requested to apply with their updated resumes and then click the following link to update their details to speed up the process of recruitment.

The Academy Leader is responsible for the strategic management, continuous improvement, and content excellence Academythe company's self-paced digital learning platform. This role ensures that the Academy delivers a high-impact, engaging, and scalable learning experience aligned with the evolving needs of our B2B clients.

The Academy Leader collaborates cross-functionally with the L&D, Content, Technology, Client Success, and Sales teams to maintain platform relevance, enhance learner engagement, and drive product adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Oversight & Platform Management

• Define and execute the vision and strategy for Academy in alignment with company goals.
• Ensure the platforms course catalog remains up to date, diverse, and aligned with market and client needs.
• Oversee the performance and optimization of the learning experience, UX, and platform functionality.

2. Content Governance & Curation

• Lead the selection, vetting, and curation of self-paced content across both Arabic and English.
• Work with internal subject matter experts or external providers to enrich the content library.
• Implement content tagging, categorization, and recommendation systems to enhance discoverability and learning paths.

3. Data & Performance Insights

• Monitor platform analytics and learner behavior to track engagement, completions, and content performance.
• Prepare regular reports and insights for leadership and client-facing teams on usage trends and content impact.
• Use data to recommend platform enhancements and content adjustments.
• Partner with the Client Success (RM) team to ensure clients are onboarded effectively and are maximizing their use of the Academy.
• Support the Learning Journeys by aligning content to blended learning plans.
• Work with the Technical Team to ensure smooth functionality, issue resolution, and UX enhancements.
• Keep pace with trends in EdTech, microlearning, and digital content delivery to evolve the platform offering.
• Test and adopt new features, gamification tools, and engagement tactics to increase learner satisfaction and value.
• Lead pilots or A/B tests on new learning formats or journeys.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in digital learning, instructional design, or platform/content management in EduTech or SaaS environments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, digital learning platforms, and content strategy.
• Experience working with LMS or LXP platforms; familiarity with Totara is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret learning data and user behavior.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong plus.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.