Country Lead GEO

Academy of Digital Industries is a progressive education platform built around the concept of the workshops and masterclasses. Alumni of more than 30 000 students around the globe form a powerful and influential network. Each of those digital wizards leads and inspires others to challenge convention and create positive change in the work they do every day.

At the end of 2023, ADI partnered with Tether to launch the Tether Edu (tether.io) initiative, combining our vision and strategy, we will become one of the best edu-tech platforms in the world. This collaboration marks another milestone for both ADI and Tether, the company operating the first and most widely used stablecoin, USDt.

Role Overview

As ADI continues to expand globally, we are seeking an experienced Country Manager to lead our long-running Georgia team. This role is not just about managing projects, but about leading the people and processes through a pivotal transition phase as ADI grows internationally. This is a unique opportunity for a mid-level leader who can operate as a manager director, guiding the team through operational changes and optimizing processes for efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of experienced professionals through a period of organizational change, fostering engagement and buy-in.

• Redefine and implement KPIs to align with global goals and track progress during the expansion.

• Identify and address resistance to change within teams, providing clear guidance and support to facilitate smooth transitions.

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring that processes run efficiently and that team goals align with broader company objectives.

• Planning & executing smaller initiatives/projects independently.

• Manage performance, including hiring and training, always aligning decisions with company culture and objectives..

• Continuously review and improve operational processes, ensuring they meet the demands of a growing, international company.

• Conducting business analytics tasks & supporting the solution design process.

• Proactively identifying risks & issues in ongoing projects & processes.

• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure smooth coordination between different branches and departments.

• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on how to optimize performance and processes in the Georgia office.

• Designing & implementing project/documentation processes.

• 3+ years in a corporate Tech or Digital environment

• 3+ years of experience in people and operations management, ideally in a leadership role.

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Georgian.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate teams, handle conflict, and drive organizational change.

• Experience working remote with off-shore teams is preferred. Ability to manage teams across different locations and adapt strategies to local needs.

• Strong operational skills with experience in setting KPIs and optimizing team performance.

• Proven track record of managing processes, including hiring, onboarding, and employee transitions.

• Conduct basic financial analysis.

• Operate with minimal supervision.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.

What we offer

• Friendly working environment (We're dead serious!)

• Work self-reliantly

• Unlimited access to our platform's courses (and discounts for family members)

• Attractive Referral Program

• Paid Time Off