4 Edtech jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Our client is an EdTech Start Up using AI to provide teaching solutions for Higher Education students and professionals. They already have presence in the Middle East and some great partnerships in place!

• As business requirements demand, and in consultation with the global leadership team, build a local team that can deliver on Company objectives in the region.
• Drive high performance among direct report(s).
• Develop the regional team's capabilities and culture consistent with the Company's global vision, mission and values.
• Make decisions that drive strategic and operational outcomes.
• Collaborate with the global leadership team to set team targets and KPIs.
• Lead the sales and marketing efforts to establish the company's credentials in the region.
• Achieve annual new business sales targets.
• Lead the local partner services efforts so that partner retention and growth targets are met.
• Develop strong and sustainable relationships with senior executives at partner and prospective partner institutions in the region.
• Update KPI reporting in a timely manner according to regular reporting requirements.
• Execute the annual business development, partner services and marketing plans to ensure achievement of the Company's objectives while maintaining effective cost controls.
• Financial reporting, including input to budgets, sales pipeline management, revenue and other relevant forecasting.

A successful Regional Manager should have:

• A strong background in sales within the EdTech or Higher Education industry.
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver results.
• Excellent understanding of market trends and client needs.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies.

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The Role
The Regional Director (Middle East) is responsible for the operational and strategic leadership in the region with the objectives of growing the company and achieving growth and other objectives as developed in conjunction with senior management. Client Details Our client is an EdTech Start Up using AI to provide teaching solutions for Higher Education students and professionals. They already have presence in the Middle East and some great partnerships in place! Description * As business requirements demand, and in consultation with the global leadership team, build a local team that can deliver on Company objectives in the region. * Drive high performance among direct report(s). * Develop the regional team's capabilities and culture consistent with the Company's global vision, mission and values. * Make decisions that drive strategic and operational outcomes. * Collaborate with the global leadership team to set team targets and KPIs. * Lead the sales and marketing efforts to establish the company's credentials in the region. * Achieve annual new business sales targets. * Lead the local partner services efforts so that partner retention and growth targets are met. * Develop strong and sustainable relationships with senior executives at partner and prospective partner institutions in the region. * Update KPI reporting in a timely manner according to regular reporting requirements. * Execute the annual business development, partner services and marketing plans to ensure achievement of the Company's objectives while maintaining effective cost controls. * Financial reporting, including input to budgets, sales pipeline management, revenue and other relevant forecasting. Job Offer * Opportunities for career growth and professional development. * A supportive and collaborative work environment. * Exposure to innovative technologies and industry trends. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Regional Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements
* A strong background in sales within the EdTech or Higher Education industry. * Proven ability to manage teams and deliver results. * Excellent understanding of market trends and client needs. * Strong communication and negotiation skills. * Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies.

About the company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of: Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

Deep inside you are looking for a new adventure with.

• Ambition : Smart Teammates driven to create an iconic international brand
• Impact : You strive to make a real difference in the company growth, and not be a number in a big organization
• Mission : Knowing your greatness left a mark in people's lives
  

With Paradox we want to empower high-achievers at scale, by leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, and crafting user experiences with outstanding aesthetics.
This is why we are looking for a Chief of Staff to make Paradox a category-defining global brand.
With you on by his side, our CEO David will be focused on : vision, strategy, organic content, strategic partnerships, and shaping the future of our products. The external side of Paradox.
Your role?

• The operator behind the founder. The force that turns ideas into execution.
• You make sure the machine runs, scales, and stays aligned — without needing him in every room.
• You'll harmoniously integrate all key functions
• You are the glue that holds the people, processes, systems, priorities, and strategy together.
  

This duo will work if you recognize yourself

• Highly analytical and comfortable challenging or disagreeing with our CEO in his thinking with strong reasoning and Data
• Obsessed with execution, not just ideas : Relentless in holding people (and yourself) accountable
• Hands-on and highly resilient under pressure
• Extremely hard-working
• Comfortable disagreeing with your CEO and being proven wrong
• Inspired by the intersection of AI, education, and personal development
  

This is a full time position from our beautiful offices in Dubai, Paris or Lisbon or in remote anywhere in the world.
Important: Being present at least 2.5 months in Dubaï per year is required.
YOUR MISSION
David Laroche (CEO) has built a personal brand followed by 2+ millions, interviewed icons (Tony Parker, Mike Horn, Branson, Gad Elmaleh), and sparked transformation for thousands.
Paradox was born with the intent to build something beyond himself, and that can live throughout centuries.
The vision is to make Paradox an iconic Brand, and a symbol of Greatness and independent thinking.
For us, being Iconic is to innovate at the intersection of Psychology x Creativity x Technology.
We want to compete with companies like Mindvalley (150M ARR) that deliver woo-woo Personal Development.
We position Paradox for high achievers with grounded, science backed mental models, AI-powered and a bolder brand. A strong positioning claiming our disdain for mediocrity.
Going from a successful personal brand, to an international tech driven iconic brand, is far from easy. It will be messy, chaotic, it requires to iterate on MVPs, innovate in tech, shake social media with outstanding creative work while having a limited budget (we're bootstrapped)
So your main mission is to challenge ideas, filter the best ones, craft strategies, build a team of talents, and create an execution machine.
Our sources of inspiration are Apple, Nike, Spotify, Disney for their obsession of excelling, having a worldwide impact and not just selling products but crafting experiences.
You will be playing a pivotal role in making Paradox play at that level and becoming an iconic brand.
Your 6 main missions
I . Drive Execution & Focus : exceeding planned P&L targets

• Lead Yearly/Quarterly/Monthly planning and OKRs
• Turning vision into OKRs, roadmaps, systems
• Integrate all major functions of the company
• Play devil's advocate with the CEO and determine when to stay focused
  

II . Create a culture of performance, a tempo of urgency, execution & continuous improvement

• Set a high tempo and hold people accountable
• Build dashboards, metrics, rituals
• Address underperformance quickly and decisively
  

III . SCALE: Make the company Scalable and turn it into a growth machine (obsession with AI possibilities)

• Design and improve systems, workflows, tech stack
• Lead automation, tooling, and AI agent deployment
• Solve root problems that slow down execution
  

IV . Talent Density

• Personally source, recruit, and onboard A-Players
• Raise the hiring bar across the company
• Track company-wide sourcing KPIs
  

V . Make Paradox cost efficient

• Forecast requirements and prepare annual budget
• Cut waste, challenge spending, increase margin
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing
  

VI . Dig into the Data, find patterns, and make changes happen from them

• Dig into product, marketing, sales, and ops data
• Find patterns and turn them into actions
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Experience :

• 3 years in Tier-1 consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.) + 2–3 years in a start-up
  

Or Former founder (even failed) who built team + ops + product + sales — and learned fast
Or High-performing Chief of Staff in a tier-1 growing startup
Traits :
Must have:

• Driven & Hard worker : You get things done, you love to work much beyond 9-5, you have a doer mentality, a bias for outcomes and want to be a beast in your field
• Strategic thinking, Analytical and system thinker : able to quickly identify and formulate problems, facilitate decision making, simplify complex and chaotic issues into efficient solutions and systems quickly
• Great At planning and execution : great at taking ideas and effectively initializing plans to make them a reality.
• Comfort in conflict : you know when to disagree hard, and when to commit fast.
• Growth over Ego : you are really at ease with receiving regular hard feedback, you love to learn, read, study, and you’re able to put your ego on the side )
• Digital & AI savvy : you’re able to build AI Agents (if not, demonstrate you are able to learn while applying)
• Inspired by the field of Edtech, coaching, personal development or training
  

Nice to have :

• Influence without authority : Catalyst for team cohesion and effective conflict management, you make others want to follow you
• A love for structure : An obsession with getting the house in order
  

Languages
French : native
English: Fluent English, you can hold a conversation on specific details with English-speaking colleagues.
Our chosen language for written communication is English.
IT MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU ️
You don’t want to play the “bad guy” to bring discipline, accountability, and obsession with Talent Density. This role will require you to challenge people, drive performance, deliver hard truths, and fire. Winning & Execution > popularity.
You want more “balance” and less intensity in your next role : this is a builder’s phase, not a decompression zone.
Allergic to execution : This role is not just strategy — it requires hands dirty execution
You thrive in order, not in chaos. We need someone who creates clarity, not waits for it.
You understand strategy, but never owned the execution
You prioritize harmony over performance
JOIN US IF YOU CRAVE
You will play a crucial role in the development of an Iconic company
Currently, our videos have been viewed over 100 million times.
1 - Growth & Ambition
We hire only the best, it’s exhilarating to be surrounded by A-players who strive to perform whilst being in a good mood. You'll be working with some of the best minds. We understand that "A" people attract "A" people.
️️ No more bosses, but ongoing conversations to support your professional development.
️ Being part of an ambitious company with a lot of growth opportunities.
2 - Impact & Meaning
Playing a crucial role in the development of a company whose content and products are enjoyed by millions of people
Waking up in the morning knowing you are making a difference: we receive messages every day from clients who have successfully lost weight, quit smoking, reach a mile stone in their business, built better relationships, and made positive changes in their lives.
But that’s not all, we believe that driven people deserve.
3 - Freedom & Well Being ️
A company culture based on autonomy & accountability
Flexible working hours
A remote culture from day one with the freedom to work from wherever you want
Magnificent offices in Dubai, Paris and Lisbon: you’re at home worldwide
️ Standing desks paid by the company, if you live far from our offices
Macbook: to be the most efficient in your work
350€ per year paid by the company to take care of yourself (for your gym, or dance class or whatever make you feel great)
150€ per year paid by the company to boost your knowledge (books, education): we are passionate about learning and want to support your growth)
1:1 coachings: a Paradox coach supporting you personally or professionally to live your best life
️ Team buildings

• those benefits are only for full-time employees
  

HIRING PROCESS
That job description resonated with you?
Here is your tailor made hiring process
A 6 to 8 minutes application survey.
️ A 15-30 Whats app call with Chloé, our HR Talent Manager, to assess the fit between the position, the company, and your own career path.
A 1 hour video-call focused on your career with Chloé to do a deep dive into your career path and your ambition.
A couple of video-calls with the Executive Team
A culture-fit video call with Timy, our Culture and Engagement coach to check in depth the alignment between you and our values and culture.
A Case study you will present to David, our founder & CEO so we can learn more about your vision and understand if we can write the success story together.
Reference calls to get in-depth insights about how you work in different environments, make your onboarding easier, and give everybody on the team the insurance to be surrounded by A-Players.
? Welcome aboard!
About Our Hiring Process
Our recruitment process is tailored to do our best to avoid that you or us realize that we’re not a perfect fit. Every step serves a purpose and will allow us to get to know you better as much as it’ll help you understand more where you’ll be stepping in.
We also want you to have time to ask all of your questions regarding the mission, the long-term vision of your team and the company, our values, with the relevant interlocutor in front of you.
Join the Paradox Revolution !
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