Head of Transformation - Tertiary Education

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  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are seeking an exceptional leader to spearhead the conversion of an integrated further education entity into a new private university. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of higher education in Hong Kong.Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the transformation roadmap with clear milestones and governance frameworks, reporting to a Steering Committee
  • Regulatory Compliance: Serve as primary liaison with government departments and accreditation agencies to secure licenses and approvals
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with government bodies, industry partners, staff, students, and the wider community
  • Operational Excellence: Formulate policies for finance, HR, infrastructure, and IT systems for the new university
  • Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
  • Team Leadership: Direct academic and administrative teams to drive business development
  • Vision Setting: Define mission, vision, and governance framework for self-financed operations
What You Bring
Essential:
  • Master’s degree+ and 18+ years management experience with some exposure to the higher education sector
  • Senior leadership track record
  • Proven experience managing large-scale organizational transformations
  • Expertise in stakeholder engagement, high-level financial management, and policy implementation
  • Understanding of higher education regulatory requirements and quality assurance

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