Director - Education Strategy

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 337,457 - 487,438; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a Director - Education Strategy to spearhead the development and execution of education initiatives within the Qiddiya project. This role involves collaborating with government entities and educational institutions to enhance the education ecosystem.

The successful candidate will develop city-wide education strategies, attract world-class education operators, and ensure asset requirements align with educational goals. An attractive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in education strategy, program development, or management consulting.
• Proven leadership experience in managing education projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the city-wide education strategy.
• Drive the attraction of world-class education operators.
• Lead engagement with government authorities and key stakeholders.

Skills

Education strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director - Education Strategy to lead the strategic development and execution of education initiatives within the Qiddiya project. This leadership role will be responsible for setting the vision, guiding strategic planning, and driving partnerships that enhance Qiddiya’s education ecosystem in alignment with its broader mission.

The Director will collaborate with key stakeholders, including government entities, educational institutions, and internal teams, to develop innovative education programs and infrastructure that meet market demands and support community development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Education Planning & Asset Strategy
• Develop and maintain the city-wide education strategy, including demand forecasting, capacity requirements, and asset mix
• Develop asset-specific strategy briefs to define educational requirements, operating models, investment opportunities, and operator procurement approaches
• Education Partnerships & Investments
• Drive the attraction and appointment of world‑class education operators
• Facilitate private investment opportunities across the education portfolio
• Stakeholder Management (Internal & External)
• Lead engagement with government authorities and key external stakeholders to enable project delivery
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure assets meet educational and operator requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in education strategy, program development, or management consulting.
• Proven leadership experience in managing education projects and teams.

Comprehensive benefits package