Chief Executive Officer

Skillab is one of the largest international EdTech companies in Eastern Europe. We launch courses that transform careers, businesses, and lives. We unite 800+ professionals worldwide who develop 5 educational brands across 8 global markets.

For over 9 years we:

→ Developed Skillab, one of the largest business schools

→ Created Skvot, a school of popular culture

→ Launched projects in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Romania, the Czech Republic, the US, and the UK

→ Delivered over 1,400 courses and educated more than 200,000 students from 50 countries

And very soon:

→ We will achieve the status of the largest educational project in Europe

→ We will grow the company's value to $1 billion and become a unicorn

To keep winning, we need a team of the best. We believe in the evolution of education, innovation, and progress. Most importantly, in a future where only relevant knowledge is delivered, it will be ready to be applied immediately. For Skillab and Skvot Romania, we are looking for a Chief Executive Officer. This role involves overseeing all operations within the country, driving business growth, building teams, and identifying new opportunities.

Your areas of influence:

• Lead and manage operations in the Romanian market.
• Cooperating with the Global Teams and Global CEO to create a local roadmap;
• Develop and implement business strategies for the Skillab and Skvot projects.
• Drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and ensure operational efficiency.
• Represent the company in critical negotiations and strategic partnerships.
• Legal administration of the entity.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing local team.

Requirements

What are we looking for:

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, preferably as a CEO or Country Manager.
• Deep understanding of the Romanian market and its business environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive data-informed decisions.
• A systematic and strategic mindset for managing complex projects and developing long-term plans.
• Excellent command of English and Romanian, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate across international teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects or businesses.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.

Nice-to-have:

• Previous experience in EdTech or a similar industry.
• Previous entrepreneurial experience, showcasing the ability to take ownership, manage risks, and drive business growth.
• A strong network within the local business community.
• Familiarity with digital transformation and innovation in business processes.

Benefits

Why Skillab is the Place to Be: 

• Full-time opportunity; our goal is a high-quality result delivered on time. 
• Hybrid work from the Bucharest office to motivate and support the team. 
• The ability to lead an international business in the Romanian market.
• No micromanagement or unnecessary bureaucracy: directly impact the product and see the results of your work quickly.
• +1000 to your knowledge and skills: you are going to work with various tools, formats, and processes. What's more, you are about to collaborate with the CEOs from different countries we are operating in — all of them have a lot of knowledge and insights to share. 
• Our CEOs are participating in different events, instructing courses, doing interviews, and even are on Forbes lists — we will invest in your career, personal, and expert growth. 
• Be Part of the E-learning Revolution: join our mission to change lives by breaking educational boundaries – every task you undertake has the power to impact thousands of learners worldwide.
• Contribute your ideas and actively engage in discussions to shape new trends and co-create innovative, wow-worthy concepts.

What to expect after applying for a job: an interview with the Talent Acquisition Lead -> an online assessment -> two meetings with the Global CEO -> reference check. 

Now you know more about us. And we want to know more about you: apply and let's develop Romanian EdTech