Executive Director, Corporate & Special Projects

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Lifelong Learning  is looking for an Executive Director of Special Projects (Corporate Programs) to join its team! We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director of Special Projects who excels in program management and possesses exceptional consultancy acumen or skills. This key position requires a hands-on approach and a deep involvement in operational details, while also maintaining a broad understanding of the program’s goals. The role involves creating and managing complex dashboards and having the foresight to supervise extensive educational programs from their inception to final delivery. Our ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing IE Executive Education programs for our corporate partners.  

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact. 

 

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future. 

 

Our mission 

We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect: We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.  

 

Our Purpose

To foster positive change.  

 

Values  

Cultivate the humanistic approach.  

Empower your entrepreneurial spirit 

Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience 

Drive innovation with a proactive mindset

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - María de Molina. 

Responsibilities

Your role as a Executive Director will involve:

 

• Program Proposal: Apply consulting skills to develop proposals that are in line with the corporate clients’ strategic goals and provide meaningful educational experiences, using the support of internal faculty and experience within the area. 

• Client Engagement: Engage consistently with clients, understanding their objectives and offering support throughout the program’s duration. Expert in navigating complex challenges and client dynamics to ensure a seamless and rewarding experience for everyone involved. 

• Leadership & Coordination: Direct program planning and team coordination. Support the team, academic directors, and faculty throughout the processes. It is key to be able to navigate in any type of company structures.  

• Process Innovation: Encourage the adoption of technology and data analysis to improve both client-facing and internal processes.  

• Dashboard Mastery: Utilize advanced dashboards to analyze complex data, guiding decision-making, and program improvements. 

 

Key tasks: 

• Proposal Development: Create detailed program proposals that reflect a consultative approach, integrating insights and outlining content, structure, timing, and costs. 

• Program Management: Lead the program’s planning and preparation, ensuring full collaboration with all stakeholders. Responsible on bringing structure and clarity of any situation to all involved stakeholders in the project. 

• Operational Oversight: Manage the team’s administrative duties, ensuring preparations are data-driven and meet the highest standards. 

• Program Delivery Assurance: Guarantee the smooth delivery of programs, with all materials ready and adaptable to any necessary changes. 

• Reference within the team: Supporting the team on solving problems with the use of the existing resources or helping them develop new ones. 

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

 

• A master’s degree desirable. 

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. 

• Experience in consultancy is highly valued, with a strong focus on strategic resolution, hands-on approach, operational skills, and client relations. 

• Program management experience in complex projects is highly valued. 

• Outstanding leadership capabilities, capable of guiding teams in complex projects. 

• Team player within multicultural and multifunctional teams. 

• A client-centric mindset, with a proven record of consultative support and successful outcomes. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Efficient and effective resource management. 

• A zeal for technological innovation and continuous process improvement, with experience in implementing data-driven approaches. 

• Proficiency in data management and analysis, with a flair for dashboard creation and utilization. 

 

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours! 

 

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University.   At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.