Strategy Consultant (Education)

A newly created Strategy Consultant position has just been made available with a growing global education provider. This role is a fully remote position to be based in Malaysia, however require 50% travelling as it's a regional role.

You will be empowered to influence strategic direction, foster meaningful relationships with partner institutions, and ensure an outstanding journey for students as they access world-class educational opportunities. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact on student outcomes and thrive in an environment that values knowledge sharing, teamwork, and international exposure, this is your chance to contribute to a mission-driven network dedicated to expanding access to high-quality education worldwide.

• Be at the heart of international academic collaboration, supporting universities across Europe and Asia Pacific to deliver transformative pathway programmes that broaden access to top-tier education.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with the ability to travel up to 50% of the time, engaging directly with partner institutions and experiencing diverse cultures while advancing your career.
• Join a supportive regional team where your expertise in strategy, client management, and stakeholder engagement will be valued as you help shape the future of global higher education.

What you'll do:

Through proactive promotion of new opportunities and adept management of any issues that arise, you will help sustain strong partnerships built on trust and mutual benefit. The position requires adaptability as priorities shift rapidly—your ability to remain responsive while nurturing collaborative relationships will be key to your success.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for partner coordination regarding academic benefits within the region, collaborating closely with both academic and regional teams to ensure seamless communication.
• Develop and regularly update comprehensive strategic plans in partnership with institutions, including market analysis, projections, implementation roadmaps for pathway programmes, curriculum enhancements, and experiential learning initiatives.
• Coordinate with academic teams to systematically deploy content, experiences, and collaborations at each partner institution while monitoring adoption rates and satisfaction levels among stakeholders.
• Lead the execution of go-to-market strategies for new pathway programmes, ensuring effective commercialisation and alignment with institutional goals across multiple regions.
• Drive conversion throughout the entire marketing funnel by guiding regional enrolment advisors in a matrix structure from initial lead generation through to student enrolment.
• Take ownership of the complete student journey for those enrolled in pathway programmes, working collaboratively with cross-functional leads at each institution to guarantee a smooth transition into advanced degree offerings.
• Organise and facilitate steering committee meetings designed to engage stakeholders at all levels, provide updates on progress, address challenges proactively, and drive successful programme implementation.
• Promote new opportunities to partners and students by delivering clear communications and educational sessions that highlight the value of academic collaborations.
• Manage escalations efficiently by coordinating issue resolution processes between internal teams and external partners to maintain high standards of client satisfaction.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining focus on long-term objectives and fostering positive relationships across diverse cultural contexts.

What you bring:

Financial modelling skills allow you to underpin strategic recommendations with robust data analysis. Above all else, your approachability fosters trust among colleagues and partners alike—ensuring that every interaction contributes positively towards shared objectives.

• A bachelor’s degree in business or technology-related discipline combined with at least ten years’ relevant experience in client management or product/project management roles; three years should include supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Experience in management consultant role will be an added advantage
• Proven background in academic programme operations or equivalent experience demonstrating comparable skills acquired through alternative routes.
• Demonstrated expertise in business development or marketing within an educational context is highly desirable.
• A master’s qualification or higher is preferred for candidates seeking to excel in this role.
• A track record of successfully managing products or clients while influencing stakeholders across various organisational levels and functions.
• Experience living, working or travelling abroad coupled with comfort working alongside international colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with global higher education systems—particularly knowledge of academic articulations or dual degree programmes; understanding US education models is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally within Malaysia as well as internationally across Asia Pacific and Europe up to 50% of the time.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills enabling clear communication with both internal teams and external partners.
• Advanced project management abilities complemented by people management skills, stakeholder engagement expertise, financial analysis proficiency, problem-solving acumen within complex organisations, and multilingual communication capabilities.

What sets this company apart:

The culture here is one where every voice matters; contributions are recognised not just for their immediate results but also for their lasting impact on learners’ lives globally.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in global higher education while advancing your own career within an inclusive team environment—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—we look forward to connecting with you soon.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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