Senior Manager - Strategy & Operations (Onsite, Lahore, PKR Salary)

About the position

Requirements: 7-9 years of professional experience in consulting, strategy & operations, education management, development sector, or leadership support roles. Bachelors or Masters degree in Education, Management, Public Policy, Business, or related field would be preferred. Prior experience working in or closely with academic institutions (universities, higher education bodies, academic programs, or education-focused organizations). Demonstrated experience working directly with senior leadership (CXO / Director / Partner / VC level). Strong execution, organizational, and basic project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to produce clear, structured outputs. High ownership mindset; comfortable operating independently in evolving and ambiguous environments. Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Responsibilities: Act as a trusted execution partner and on-ground coordinator for senior leadership. Support planning, tracking, and execution of strategic, academic, and operational initiatives. Coordinate closely with academic leadership, faculty, and administrative teams to ensure alignment and follow-through. Prepare concise briefs, summaries, presentations, and action trackers for leadership and academic governance forums. Support governance processes, academic committees, meetings, and follow-ups. Assist in managing priority projects related to academic programs, institutional planning, and operational scale-up. Track timelines, dependencies, and deliverables; proactively flag risks and bottlenecks. Serve as a reliable local point of contact for regional and cross-border initiatives.

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