Director, OD and PM

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.
We're seeking a Director, OD and PM  to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our higher education institute client.

*please note, this opportunity is in development stage and, we envisage a start date in early November for an initial 20 weeks' assignment. Applicants will be required to already have unrestricted work permits in place by the start of the project.

SUMMARY

As the Director, OD and PM, you will play a pivotal role in addressing fragmented and siloed data systems (SAP/S4HANA, Power BI, Blackboard, Pure, Slate, etc.) by establishing clear governance, ownership, and stewardship, you will build trust in data and enable consistent, timely, and self-service analytics for decision-making. This will empower leadership and the board to rely on a single source of truth for reporting and strategic decision-making, supporting the institution's shift from pure research to applied innovation and measurable impact.

YOU WILL:

• Implement a strategic planning, roadmap development, and risk management framework to align portfolio management and stakeholder engagement

• Design and implement a target operating model to drive the EPMO establishment and governance

• Overcome cultural resistance and low adoption of previous IT-led projects by enabling a sustainable, evidence-driven culture that accelerates agility and improves outcomes

• Support objectives in student success, enrolment management, research and commercialization, financial planning, and impact reporting

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale organizational development and project management initiatives within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

• Proven track record of successfully implementing data governance and analytics solutions to drive strategic decision-making

• Strong understanding of higher education or research institution challenges and the ability to navigate organizational dynamics

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to build trust and drive change

• Innovative mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead transformational projects

• Relevant advanced degree or certification in a related field

Applicants must be authorized to work in Saudi Arabia, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
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