Director - Education Strategy

Qiddiya Investment Company

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Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 8/23/2026 10+ years exp First posted June 12, 2026 Last posted June 12, 2026
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

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

About this role

Summary

Lead development and execution of education strategies and partnerships for a major project.

Job title

Director - Education Strategy

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

education strategyprogram developmentstakeholder management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

education strategyprogram developmentstakeholder engagement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City