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 ResponsibilitiesEducation Planning & Asset StrategyDevelop 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 approachesEducation Partnerships & Investments Drive the attraction and appointment of world-class education operators Facilitate private investment opportunities across the education portfolioStakeholder Management (Internal & External)Lead engagement with government authorities and key external stakeholders to enable project deliveryCollaborate with development teams to ensure assets meet educational and operator requirementsRequirementsBachelor'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.BenefitsComprehensive benefits package
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
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.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) is the holding company that contains all the for-profit investments of the enterprise (including Qiddiya City and its offerings as well as Saudi Entertainment Ventures) and the overall strategic direction of the collective company. As a global leader in entertainment and the developer of the concept of play, QIC, along with its subsidiaries, is driving the development of the Entertainment, Sports and Culture sector in Saudi Arabia.
The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) is the holding company that contains all the for-profit investments of the enterprise (including Qiddiya City and its offerings as well as Saudi Entertainment Ventures) and the overall strategic direction of the collective company. As a global leader in entertainment and the developer of the concept of play, QIC, along with its subsidiaries, is driving the development of the Entertainment, Sports and Culture sector in Saudi Arabia.
