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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Nationality: Any Nationality

Salary: Not Specified

Gender: Not Specified

Arabic Fluency: Not Specified

Job Function: Education & Teaching

Company Industry: Education

Description

Qiddiya Investment Company is pioneering a world-class entertainment and cultural ecosystem, and we are looking for a visionary senior manager - higher education & academies to lead our initiatives in this domain. In this role, you will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships with educational institutions and overseeing the establishment of academies that will provide high-quality education and training to support the project's objectives.

Key responsibilities

Strategy development & execution:

Drive the design and implementation of Qiddiya’s higher education & academies roadmap aligning with national strategies and sectoral priorities.

Lead end-to-end planning across foundational and specialized academies, including curriculum design frameworks and delivery models.

Identify future skills and capabilities required across Qiddiya’s core sectors and translate them into competency-based learning solutions.

Ecosystem building & partnerships:

Build strategic alliances with global and local universities, technical institutes, consulting firms, and certifying bodies.

Manage stakeholders including regulators (e.g., TVTC, NCAAA, MoE) to ensure compliance and alignment.

Identify and onboard potential operators and content providers for academy delivery.

Program design & operations:

Oversee the design of training programs, learning journeys, and development tracks for various target groups.

Guide the operational model for each academy (e.g., governance, funding, facilities, faculty).

Work with internal sectors and asset owners to ensure alignment of academic outputs with workforce demand.

Monitoring, evaluation & improvement:

Define KPIs and impact measurement tools to evaluate academy effectiveness, learner outcomes, and sector readiness.

Implement feedback loops with industry stakeholders and learners to evolve learning content and delivery methods.

Support the integration of emerging technologies in education (e.g., gamified learning, VR simulations, AI).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, human capital development, public policy, business administration, or related fields.
Minimum of 9-11 years of progressive experience in education strategy, training program development, or managing academic institutions.
Proven experience in developing partnerships with educational institutions and managing academic programs.
Exposure to large-scale projects in entertainment, sports, culture, or hospitality is an advantage.
Strong understanding of educational policies, accreditation processes, and regulatory requirements.
Exceptional leadership and organizational skills with a focus on strategic planning and implementation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

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