About Tech Valley MENA:
Tech Valley MENA is a *Google for Education Partner* operating across 10+ countries, driving digital transformation in the education sector across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. We work closely with ministries, educational institutions, and government entities to advance digital skills, implement scalable EdTech solutions, and empower future-ready workforces.
Our expertise includes over 10 years of experience deploying Google for Education tools in both public and private sectors, leading Chromebook rollouts, teacher onboarding, and Center of Excellence models in collaboration with Ministries, and proven leadership in national-level implementations, training, and support ecosystems. We specialize in digital pedagogy and productivity tools, pioneered AI integration into classrooms with hands-on teacher training, and developed content for diverse education systems in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mongolia, South Korea and the Philippines.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to lead and establish Tech Valley MENA’s presence in Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a critical role in operational setup, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and national strategies for digital transformation in education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage Tech Valley’s legal entity and operational infrastructure in Riyadh, including office setup, local hiring, and compliance with Saudi laws and regulatory frameworks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders, including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Ministry of Education (MOE), and other national institutions.
- Represent Tech Valley MENA in strategic meetings, project discussions, and official engagements with Saudi government authorities and educational leaders.
- Coordinate and oversee the execution of digital skills training programs, AI and EdTech boot camps, and teacher capacity-building workshops across Saudi Arabia.
- Manage local logistics, permissions, scheduling, and resource support for training facilitators and program delivery teams.
- Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships, public sector grants, and new EdTech initiatives that align with Tech Valley’s mission and the Kingdom’s educational innovation goals.
- Provide regular operational updates and reporting to senior leadership, highlighting project progress, challenges, and recommendations for scalability.
- Champion Tech Valley’s mission to ensure equitable access to digital education and workforce development across KSA and the wider MENA region.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education Leadership, Project Management, or Technology Management.
- 5–7 years of proven experience in operations, government relations, or project delivery, ideally within EdTech, public sector, or KSA’s education/technology ecosystem.
- Demonstrated experience working with Saudi ministries, especially MOE, MCIT, or related government bodies.
- Strong existing professional network within Riyadh and KSA’s education and ICT sectors is a plus.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multi-cultural environment.
- Able to travel within KSA for meetings, training programs, and events.
- Fluency in both speaking and writing Arabic
Location Requirement:
Must be based in Riyadh and available for frequent in-person meetings and engagements across Saudi Arabia.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and fit for the role to: nishwa@techvalley.pk
Subject Line: Operations Manager – Riyadh
