Managing Director

About the Company

Top Ivy League institution committed to teaching & student excellence

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1636

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Education
• College
• Colleges & Universities
• Harvard University
• Innovation
• Learning
• Teaching
• Higher Education
• Universities
• Video

Specialties

• education
• research
• business
• medicine
• law
• engineering
• design
• science
• and arts and humanities

About the Role

The Managing Director, Custom Programs is a pivotal leadership role with a focus on overseeing a custom portfolio of programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team that includes business development, operations, and portfolio directors, ensuring the success of individual team members, programs, and the custom portfolio as a whole. This role demands a proven, motivated leader with a collaborative leadership style, high standards, and great judgment. The ideal candidate will have a forward-looking and strategic mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and complex environment. Deep familiarity with executive education, executive development, or corporate learning and development is essential, as is a Bachelor's degree and over 15 years of successful leadership experience.Key responsibilities include thoughtfully recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing team, shaping and executing a growth strategy for the program portfolio, and managing P&L responsibilities. The Managing Director will also be a trusted thought partner, working closely with senior leadership to maximize faculty development, educational impact, and financial contribution. The role involves partnering with key stakeholders, including faculty and senior executives, to design and deliver educational experiences that align with the organization's mission and values. The successful candidate will be adept at assessing evolving program design needs, including digital and virtual solutions, and will lead business development efforts to acquire new clients. A strong commitment to establishing and maintaining relationships with all program constituents is a fundamental aspect of this position.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Managing Director, Executive Education

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• General Management
• Business Development
• Strategy