Descripción de la oferta
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL) is looking for a Project Manager (one-year project role) to join its team! In collaboration with Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL) co-leaders and core team, the project manager will lead the strategic development, operational execution, and day-to-day management of the BS4CL European network of schools. The project manager is responsible for driving the network’s growth and impact while ensuring robust collaboration across partner institutions. The project manager will oversee the execution of priorities in accordance with BS4CL’s strategy and main pillars of the workstreams. A key responsibility will be to provide cross‑functional coordination, financial stewardship, external relations, events coordination, and to directly contribute to the advancement of BS4CL’s mission to embed climate leadership in business education.
Why IE University?
With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high‑level faculty who bring real‑world experience into the classroom and foster a hands‑on approach to learning.
Our Purpose
At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation. As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime. Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.
Our People
People-driven
Change Builders
Autonomy Enthusiasts
Communication Enthusiasts
Knowledge Champions
We are looking for a person to join a full‑time position in Madrid.
Your role will involve
Lead the strategic planning and implementation of BS4CL initiatives, in alignment with priorities set by BS4CL governance (Deans and Core Team). The manager should coordinate and support the executive of the key workstreams of the alliance – research, engagement, advocacy and learning.
Lead stakeholder engagement and relationship management, nurturing connections with other business schools and their alumni community, partner organisations, and networks such as BS4CL Africa and BS4CL Middle East.
Prepare agenda, background documentation, briefings, meeting minutes and other reference materials in support of regular core team meetings for effective operational decision‑making.
Manage and track annual budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
Manage and enhance communications both internally within the BS4CL network and externally, including oversight of the website development in collaboration with communications teams.
Maintain and update the shared folder of BS4CL archive materials.
Lead and coordinate a multi‑institutional network spanning eight business schools across five countries, overseeing the alliance’s expansion into new regions and continents.
Oversee the planning and delivery of international forums/summits (e.g., Davos, Change Now), and participate in academic global meetings (e.g., AOM – Academy of Management or alike).
Support faculty and engagement of PhD students taking part in the BS4CL PhD course each year and support the development and launch of new PhD courses under the BS4CL umbrella.
Facilitate collaboration among core team members and affiliated faculty across all member schools.
Lead the ecosystem growth, proposing new partnerships and approaches to help us increase our reach and impact among academia, business, and society.
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications
Master’s degree in administration, sustainability, environmental science, public policy, or a related field.
Advanced qualifications or certifications in project management, strategy, or organisational leadership are preferred.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in strategic programme management or leadership roles within academic, non‑profit, or international organisations.
Proven track record managing complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives and delivering high‑impact projects.
Experience in budgeting, financial management, and governance within collaborative networks.
Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and communication strategies.
Familiarity with sustainability, climate change, or related global challenges and a passion for driving systemic change through education.
You must be based in Spain (Madrid or Barcelona) or willing to relocate.
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.
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