Director Operations (Onsite, Lahore, USD Salary)

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree is required, a masters degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of advisory/professional services experience, including engaging with C-level stakeholders.
• 3+ years of operating role experience, preferably in finance, marketing, or general management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling and project management is preferred.
• Capable of analyzing regional trends, forecasting prospects, and crafting growth strategies that harmonize with the vision.
• Extensive experience building decks and presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to present decks effectively and professionally to appropriate constituents.
• Solid project management acumen to oversee partnerships and end-to-end business development processes.
• Demonstrated capacity to steer and influence stakeholders across levels, both internally and externally.
• Understanding Pakistan and the U.S. Higher Education systems.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills with colleagues, partners, and consultants.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and Urdu is required.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including global and regional practice leads, university partner leadership teams, regulatory bodies, and potential partners, to facilitate the successful implementation of 10 years partnership goals.
• Stay attuned to regional education trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities to shape informed growth strategies and university partner success.
• Network with local and national organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector business interests for future cooperation with partner universities.
• Maintain all project documents, produce required project-related reporting such as weekly, monthly, and annual progress reports, and ad hoc reports as required.
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring effective communication.
• This position will be based at a partner institution in Lahore. Occasional travel to the United States or other locations may be required for the institutes corporate or regional responsibilities.
• Develop and execute a regional growth strategy in alignment with the institutes and partner universities objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential growth opportunities that align with the institutes and partner universities goals that contribute to regional education development.
• In collaboration with university partner, lead comprehensive due diligence processes, examining financial, operational, legal, and cultural aspects of potential opportunities.
• Oversee negotiation processes, ensuring favorable terms and agreements with potential partners or targets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to devise integration plans that optimize value, streamline operations, and enhance stakeholder experiences.