Job title: Director for Growth and Strategy
Job type: Full-Time
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Education
Functional Expertise: Business Development
Skills: business development strategic planning market analysis
Location: Makati City
Job published: 2025-10-21
Job ID: 44682

Job Description

This role is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, crafting strategic plans, and ensuring operational alignment across functions. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking, market insight, and stakeholder engagement capabilities to drive both revenue and impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Strategic Planning

  • Lead the development and execution of long-term strategic plans aligned with the organization’s mission, goals, and evolving market dynamics.
  • Work with senior leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress toward strategic objectives.

2. Business Development

  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams to accelerate growth.
  • Lead strategic initiatives including joint ventures, alliances, and new market entries.

3. Market Intelligence and Analysis

  • Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
  • Monitor trends, industry disruptions, and regulatory changes that may affect growth potential.

4. Innovation and Expansion

  • Champion innovation across the organization by initiating new programs, products, services, or operational models.
  • Assess and prioritize expansion into new markets, sectors, or geographic regions.

5. Operational Alignment

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure strategic initiatives are operationally feasible and effectively implemented.
  • Optimize processes, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination to support growth targets.

6. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, clients, investors, and board members.
  • Represent the organization in strategic forums, negotiations, and public engagements as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

  • You must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Business Management or a relevant discipline.
  • You must have at least 10 years of relevant experience in business development, preferably in the education industry.

Work Schedule: Regular shift (with flexibility)

Work Setup: Makati City