at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 49986
Department: Kellogg Executive Education
Salary/Grade: EXS/12
Job Summary:
The Senior Program Director, Open Enrollment Programs, is part of a dynamic team at the Kellogg School of Management, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools. This role sits in Executive Education and is part of a growing program design team which successfully builds and delivers hundreds of programs annually to fortune 500 companies globally. Our group brings a collaborative, innovative, get-it-done spirit to all our programs.
This role is specifically responsible for a portfolio of programs delivered in person and live virtual that will require engagement with corporate clients, learning and development teams, as well as senior leaders in companies to deliver learning experiences that advance their business goals and objectives.
To achieve this, the Senior Program Director will work closely with peer departments including Business Development, Operations, Kellogg faculty, and practitioners. This role requires an individual that is seasoned in working in matrixed, multifaceted teams as well as is creative in problem solving and coordinating resources across a complex set of stakeholders. Strong communication skills, business acumen, executive presence, and flexibility are key to working across diverse groups and audiences. Responsible for planning, development, execution, and evaluation of a portfolio of Kellogg Executive Education custom programs. Experience in corporate L&D, consulting, marketing, and change management is preferred.
Specific Responsibilities:
Program Design and Development
- The Senior Program Director, Open Enrollment Programs, simultaneously leads multiple client engagement & service teams on a per program basis, including direct mentoring and leadership for Program Directors.
- Serve as a senior interface with (external) corporate clients for the development and delivery of custom learning programs; collaborate with C-suite executives in client organizations and/or their learning and development teams to conduct in-depth organizational needs assessments, identify program objectives, and oversee program design
