For the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program (EMBA), jointly conducted with the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University, USA), as well as the WHU EMBA Program currently under development, we are seeking an experienced and committed Program Director (f/m/d).
Working within WHU’s overall Executive Education strategy, the Program Director (f/m/d) is responsible for the strategic and operational development, positioning, performance, and delivery within WHU’s Executive MBA portfolio.
Program Director (f/m/d) - Executive MBA Program
Vallendar/Düsseldorf
Full-time
Permanent employee
General information
Your mission
- Lead and further develop the Program Operations Team, working closely with the Associate Deans, Academic Directors, and the Director Executive Education Development
- Ensure high-quality, efficient, and participant-focused program delivery
- Contribute to the successful development and launch readiness of the new WHU EMBA Program
- Take ownership of the end-to-end student experience, ensuring excellent service, engagement, support, and continuous improvement throughout the programs
- Work closely with the central Recruiting & Admissions and Marketing teams, providing program-specific input and expertise to support positioning, candidate engagement, and enrollment activities
- Develop and implement program-specific business plans, budgets, pricing, and performance measures, and monitor the financial and operational performance of the programs
- Coordinate closely with Academic Directors and faculty to ensure that program delivery, format, and student experience support the academic objectives of the programs
- Ensure quality and excellence in program delivery in close coordination with the Kellogg School of Management and other relevant international academic and program partners
- Represent the EMBA programs externally, including at corporate events, alumni activities, recruiting events in coordination with the responsible central teams and international partners
- Continuously monitor participant feedback, program performance, and relevant market developments to identify opportunities for improvement and further development
- Close collaboration with faculty, administration, alumni, corporate partners, and other internal and external stakeholders
Your profile
- University degree, preferably with a business-related background; an MBA or comparable postgraduate qualification is an advantage
- Several years of leadership experience, ideally in higher education, executive education, professional services, or another client-focused international environment
- Demonstrated experience managing complex programs, products, or business areas, ideally in a cross-functional environment
- Strong strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic and hands-on approach to execution
- Experience leading and developing teams and creating a collaborative, high-performing work environment
- Strong business acumen and confidence working with budgets, performance indicators, and business objectives
- Excellent stakeholder-management skills and the ability to work effectively across academic, administrative, and external environments
- High level of intercultural competence and experience working in international settings
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; excellent German skills are an advantage
- High degree of initiative, ownership, team orientation, and reliability
- Willingness to travel and to work regularly on weekends when required by the programs
What we offer
- A senior and responsible position within one of Europe’s leading business schools
- The opportunity to contribute to the development, performance, and participant experience of WHU’s EMBA programs
- Responsibility for an internationally established flagship program and the opportunity to contribute to the further development of WHU’s Executive MBA portfolio
- Close collaboration with external and internal partners in a highly international, dynamic, and professionally demanding environment with significant scope for initiative and further development
- Attractive compensation as well as professional development opportunities
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About us
As one of Germany’s top private business schools, WHU is consistently ranked among Europe’s finest. Since its inception in 1984, we have driven excellence and entrepreneurial thinking, producing innovative research that steers progress for all areas of society and industry. At both the Vallendar and Düsseldorf campuses, we empower leaders to become responsible changemakers, guided by integrity, diversity, and strengthened by a deep sense of togetherness.