Academy Manager

We are looking for Academy Manager's for the below sectors;Manager, Defense & Security UpskillingManager, AssessmentsPOSITION OBJECTIVEThe Manager – Academy is responsible for the operational, academic, and financial performance of the Professional Certifications & Qualifications Academy. The role ensures achievement of enrollment and revenue targets, industry-aligned curriculum delivery, capstone and project validation, technology infrastructure readiness, faculty capability development, and stakeholder satisfaction in alignment with institutional governance standards.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEExperience• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in education or sector environments.• Demonstrated experience in P&L management and enrollment delivery.• Experience dealing with awarding bodies and regulatory requirements.• Experience building industry-academia collaborations.• Demonstrated success leading multi-division teams within complex institutional or government-linked environments.• Extensive experience in UAE institutional and government markets within multi-cultural environments.Technical & Operational Expertise• Capstone and portfolio-based learning validation.• Industry certification integration and validation pathways.• Budget management and margin protection.Leadership & Governance Capability• Faculty utilization planning and continuous upskilling frameworks.• Strong industry engagement and partnership development.• Data-driven academic and operational decision-making.• Innovation leadership and program refresh discipline.• Stakeholder management including corporate clients and certification partners.• Continuous improvement and market responsiveness capability.• Stakeholder engagement with industry advisory panels and regulatory bodies.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Achieve approved enrollment and revenue targets.• Develop growth strategies aligned to emerging tech demand.• Support Business Development for corporate tech programs.• Maintain quality audit standards and regulatory compliance in the academy.Industry-Aligned Curriculum & Capstone Governance• Ensure execution of industry-relevant curriculum frameworks.• Oversee capstone and project-based validation processes.• Integrate industry feedback into curriculum updates.Faculty & Capability Development• Manage instructor utilization within approved benchmarks.• Drive continuous faculty upskilling in emerging domains.• Conduct structured performance evaluations.• Control cost structures and protect academy margins.• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to Executive Director – Academies. Industry &Stakeholder Engagement• Maintain high learner and corporate satisfaction levels.Other Generic functions• Attend regular and ad hoc internal meetings with key stakeholders, such as Finance, HR, Leadership and other divisions.• Create positive working relationships with internal teams, customers, and prospects to understand client needs as well as customer satisfaction and retention.• Participates in recruitment process of staff and ensures the effective management and development of staff.• Demonstrates a commitment to our Emiratization program and professional development initiatives for UAE National employees#J-18808-Ljbffr