Head of Executive Education

HEAD OF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
UM6P Canada

In the context of expanding its activities, UMP6 Canada, the Canadian branch of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, is hiring a HEAD OF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION for a permanent position. The role is based in Montreal, Canada.

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.

About UM6P Canada :

Recently established, UM6P Canada aims to become a major high-level player in Research and Executive Education in Canada in fields where it has strong and distinctive expertise. UM6P Canada's primary mission is to promote UM6P's expertise in research, education, and innovation while fostering lasting links between Africa and Canada. This initiative actively facilitates technology transfers and partnerships, while encouraging a dynamic culture of innovation on the African continent. Additionally, it seeks to become a leading hub for technological innovation and a catalyst for economic progress in Africa by connecting creative minds and exceptional talents from Canada and Africa.

Join UM6P Canada to be part of a pioneering venture where your contribution fuels our collective growth in a spirit of co-construction and innovation. Our ambitious project stands out by offering tangible value to the established ecosystem in Canada and Africa. Be part of a team of experts working on dynamic themes such as agriculture, mining, artificial intelligence, energy, sustainable development, and innovation and entrepreneurship.

Location : Montreal, Canada

Specialization : Executive Education Department

Reporting Line : Top Management

Type of Work : Hybrid, evolving according to UM6P Canada's strategic needs

Position Dimension:

UM6P Canada aims to develop activities and lead projects at the heart of UM6P's strategic issues, where UM6P has strong expertise in supporting African economic and social development. This includes agriculture, mining, artificial intelligence, energy, renewable energy, and broader sustainable development topics. The implementation project of UM6P Canada is divided into four axes: developing doctoral research activities in Canada on topics where UM6P has strong expertise, developing an Executive Education activity, fostering innovation and creating start-ups in Canada on projects central to these strategic issues, and developing a consulting and service activity in its main areas of intervention.

The holder's mission is to organize and lead the Executive Education activity in its pedagogical, financial, administrative, and logistical aspects: defining the policy and development strategy of the department, building and coordinating UM6P Canada's Executive Education offering in collaboration with UM6P's Research, Scientific, and Technical departments.

Key Responsibilities:

In line with UM6P Canada's orientations and priorities, the Training Department Manager will:

• Gather and identify needs, define and propose policy and strategic orientations.
• Conduct educational engineering and design training, as well as research and identify the necessary instructors for training delivery, in collaboration with UM6P's Research, Scientific, and Technical departments; validate programs with experts.
• Oversee the complete management of the executive training program portfolio: project management of training programs, planning, implementation, supervision of all management stages, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Develop tailored offerings by conducting training needs analysis for UM6P Canada's clients and responding to tenders when applicable.
• Serve as the interface with clients.
• Develop the P&L of projects and ensure the financial profitability of programs.
• Plan, manage, and oversee the budget of the Executive Education department and report to general management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, manage the certification processes (ISO 9001, QUALIOPI, etc.), and conduct mandatory educational and financial assessments.
• Contribute to communication and relationships with institutions and companies to enhance UM6P Canada's visibility and reputation as a training organization.
• Represent UM6P Canada with various private or public partners in the field of executive education.
• Actively monitor the training world: regulatory monitoring, technological watch (pedagogical methods, animation tools, etc.), competitive intelligence.

Context and Environment:

A developing market, the ecological transition, climate issues, and GHG reduction will have a massive impact on African economic and social development, necessitating skills development and talent pool construction in areas such as agriculture, mining, artificial intelligence, energy, sustainable development, and overall African development. UM6P Canada aims to become a major player in talent training in these areas.

Objectives:

Develop a high-level executive training offering in areas where UM6P has strong and differentiating expertise by proposing necessary programs in collaboration with various UM6P departments, such as schools/masters and research laboratories, and winning tenders in the aforementioned fields. Make UM6P Canada's expertise known and promoted.

Profile Sought:

• Higher education (Bachelor’s degree).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, development and management of continuing education programs in a leading higher education institution, consulting firm, or training organization; management of corporate training programs.
• Mastery of training engineering.
• Good knowledge of training legislation and certification systems.
• Good understanding of issues related to UM6P's areas of expertise in connection with African development.
• Excellent knowledge of the higher education and research sector in Canada.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Autonomy, rigor, organization, anticipation, and result orientation.
• Relational ease, transversal project management, ability to understand economic and strategic issues.
• Proficiency in training and development tools and technologies.
• Strong service orientation and team spirit required.
• Fluent in English and French.

Why Join Us:

• Join a company in its launch phase and contribute to its growth in a co-construction and innovation philosophy.
• Be part of a pioneering team committed to creating and maintaining excellence bridges between Africa and Canada.
• Participate in an ambitious and differentiating project that adds real value to the existing ecosystem in Canada.
• Work with global experts on promising topics such as agriculture, mining, artificial intelligence, energy, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
• Be part of a team engaged in ecological transition issues, fostering talent, and contributing to African economic and social development.

If you have a different profile and/or background and believe you can take on this responsibility and add value to our team, feel free to contact us as well.

What We Offer:

• An attractive and stimulating work environment focused on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Exciting and challenging responsibilities with interesting prospects.
• A "Safe Space" to implement your own ideas.
• Cooperation in a spirit of trust and a dynamic and appreciative atmosphere.
• A very competitive benefits package.

Application and Selection:

The application file should include:

• A detailed CV.
• A cover letter with a summary of the career path and key achievements related to the mission.
• Entrepreneurial ideas and concepts, if applicable.
• Contact information of 5 referees.