Project Manager | NGO Education

We are hiring an Operations Guru. You will lead Business Development, Accreditation, and Qualifications functions, turning strategy into disciplined execution. You will own budgeting, cross-functional orchestration, and quality control to drive profitable growth and dependable delivery. You will develop leaders, streamline workflows, and represent NOK Human Capital with key external stakeholders.

NOK Human Capital is a leading HR consulting and talent acquisition firm with a global footprint and a proven track record of supporting Fortune 500 clients. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with industry leaders, driving innovation, and fostering high-performance cultures across the MENA region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Set annual objectives for supervised functions and cascade them to department and individual levels.
• Lead operational budgeting; monitor performance against plans to ensure profitability and optimal resource utilization.
• Orchestrate workflows across Business Development, Accreditation, and Qualifications; secure cross-functional alignment.
• Direct business development execution; review and approve technical and financial proposals.
• Oversee qualifications development against timelines and quality standards; track project progress and remove blockers.
• Ensure smooth operations with centers and schools; maintain account health and customer satisfaction.
• Represent the organization with clients, partners, donors, government entities, and SMEs during key milestones.
• Build and develop high-performing teams; conduct timely appraisals and partner with HR on training and capability plans.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience; background in management consulting or people development preferred.
• Experience in the education sector is a plus.
• Proven leadership of multi-function operations and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong financial acumen in planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent stakeholder management across clients, partners, donors, government, service providers, and SMEs.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, drive accountability, and uplift delivery quality.
• Ability to review/approve proposals and enforce quality standards across deliverables. Operations Director