Consulting - Government - S&T Education - Senior Manager

PwC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional within Education Consulting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves building an Education team, establishing client relationships, and delivering high-quality solutions in the education sector. Ideal candidates will have a Masters or MBA, along with 8-12 years of management consulting experience and proven leadership skills. Knowledge of the Middle East education landscape and excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English are essential. Travel requirements can be up to 40%.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in management consulting environment.
• Proven track record in the delivery of Education projects.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Build a capable Education team under leadership.
• Establish client relationships across government and industrial markets.
• Deliver quality solutions to clients in the Education environment.

Skills

Excellent communications skills in Arabic

Excellent communications skills in English

Proven leadership capabilities

Building relationships in a cultural environment

Sales capability

Education

Masters or MBA

Job description

Description

SummaryA career within Education Consulting, will enable you to contribute and be a part of a unique team of sector specialists. We work across the government and private sectors to transform education across the region, delivering strategic and operational projects which make a difference. Our clients include policy makers, regulators, education and training providers, sector bodies and investors who come to us to provide best in class advice and support to achieve their objectives.

We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.

Responsibilities

• Building a capable Education team, under the guidance and oversight of the Middle East Education leadership
• Establishing effective client relationships with key client organizations, across both the government and industrial markets
• Identifying and shaping opportunities for projects in the Middle East Education practice
• Delivering quality solutions to clients across the Education environment in KSA
• Upholding the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Qualifications

• Masters or MBA
• 8-12 years of experience in management consulting environment

Requirements

• Proven track record in the delivery of Education projects
• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East or where the project requirements dictate
• Experience in working with government entities, schools, universities and professional organizations
• Previous (current preferable) experience working in the Middle East, with proven capability of building relationships and teams in the Middle East cultural environment
• Excellent communications skills in Arabic and English
• Big 4 or leading strategy house experience with proven sales capability
• Proven leadership capabilities for both direct reporting personnel and wider project teams
• Proven experience of building teams, with ability to develop and implement market expansion strategies

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No