Managing Director, China

Job Description

Udacity’s mission is to power careers through tech education. We're an immersive online learning platform offering practitioner level education in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. We are backed by some of the best known investors - Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures, Bertelsmann and Drive Capital to name a few. Udacity has the potential to transform the world at large scale by providing the life-long learners an opportunity to re-skill or upskill them in future bleeding edge skills and create a meaningful impact in professional and personal lives. We are similarly, helping the enterprises solve the talent shortage issue by being their partner of choice in transforming their workforce while they embark on digital transformation journey. If you are inspired to be part of something amazing.... Read on!!

Working on the International team, and reporting to our COO, your role is to manage our programs for sustainable growth in China. You’ll be responsible for overseeing our operations, expanding the reach of Udacity to students in the region, and building relationships with local companies to empower students to land their next job and next promotion. There are new channels, markets, and lines of businesses to tap and we are looking for (future) GMs to lead this region-wide initiative. If you’re an entrepreneurial Business Development and Business Operations professional, come work with us on this important mission. The position is based out of Shanghai ,China.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead all China initiatives
• Grow our student base in China
• Develop and manage all aspects of relationships with strategic partners
• Drive consumer marketing and acquisition
• Build an enterprise team to sell our solution to enterprises in greater China region
• Play an on-the-ground leadership role in scaling our operations locally
• Build relationships founded on trust and integrity to facilitate opportunities
• Be a thought partner/leader on China market development strategy within the company
• Provide feedback and input on product roadmap for China market

Requirements:

• At least 9 + years of related experience in growing a business, including managing and building a team
• Demonstrated ability to drive to action, impact and returns to business (open markets, distribution, accounts, operations)
• Exceptional problem solving skills & strong, data-driven strategic thinking
• Ability to execute independently and be resourceful
• Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
• Creative and open to new ideas
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Must be willing to travel
• Passion for education

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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