Managing Director

Nasr City, Egypt
  • Lead the execution of ECC Group’s strategic vision and long-term business objectives.
  • Develop and execute strategies to increase revenue, student enrollment, market share, and organizational growth.
  • Oversee the academic, commercial, operational, and financial performance of the organization.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, programs, and revenue streams.
  • Drive market expansion and strengthen ECC Group’s positioning within the education and professional learning sector.
  • Oversee the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic and professional programs.
  • Ensure programs remain competitive, market-relevant, and aligned with student and employer needs.
  • Monitor student enrollment, retention, satisfaction, academic performance, and overall student experience.
  • Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost optimization, quality, and scalability.
  • Work closely with Finance to manage budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, profitability, and financial performance.
  • Establish and monitor executive-level KPIs and business performance dashboards across departments.
  • Lead and develop senior managers and department heads, establishing accountability and high-performance standards.
  • Build a collaborative culture focused on innovation, ownership, customer experience, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, accreditation requirements, internal policies, and quality standards.
  • Leverage technology, data, and digital transformation to improve operational performance and the student experience.
  • Represent ECC Group with key partners, institutions, industry stakeholders, and strategic clients.
  • Provide regular performance updates, business insights, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive leadership.

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, with significant experience in a senior management or executive position.
  • Proven experience leading education, healthcare, hospitality, learning & development, training, or other service-based organizations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Management, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
  • Proven track record in business growth, revenue generation, operational management, and organizational scaling.
  • Strong experience managing senior teams and multiple business functions.
  • Strong understanding of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, financial performance, and resource allocation.
  • Strong strategic planning and business development capabilities.
  • Experience developing and implementing organizational KPIs and performance management frameworks.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Preferred age: up to 45 years.
  • Location: Cairo, with preference for candidates based in or near Nasr City.
  • Excellent command of English.

Nice to Have

  • Experience as Managing Director, General Manager, COO, Country Manager, Business Unit Director, or equivalent executive role.
  • Experience within education, e-learning, healthcare, hospitals, hospitality, or professional learning & development.
  • Experience scaling an organization, business unit, student base, customer base, or revenue.
  • Experience in EdTech, E-Commerce, FinTech, or technology-enabled service businesses.
  • GCC or international market exposure.
  • Experience developing new educational products, programs, or commercial offerings.
  • Strong experience in digital transformation, HR technology, ERP/CRM implementation, or business process automation.
  • Experience working with investors, boards, strategic partners, or executive stakeholders.

What We Offer


  • Executive leadership role with direct exposure to the CEO and senior management.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape the strategic growth of a growing education organization.
  • High level of ownership and decision-making authority across business functions.
  • Opportunity to drive business growth, academic excellence, digital transformation, and organizational development.
  • Competitive executive compensation package aligned with experience and business impact.
  • Performance-based incentives linked to strategic and financial objectives.
  • Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing leadership team.
  • Exposure to local and international education and business partnerships.