Program Manager – Executive Education & Business Development

Program Manager – Executive Education & Business Development

Apply for the Program Manager – Executive Education & Business Development role at KLU Kühne Logistics University. This full‑time role, limited to 2 years, blends hands‑on project leadership, client engagement, and business development, aligning with KLU’s mission to empower leaders with an operations mindset.

Your Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Act as a trusted advisor and key account manager for corporate clients and university partners.
• Identify client learning needs and co‑develop tailored solutions aligned with their strategic goals.
• Support marketing and sales efforts by crafting compelling proposals and representing KLU at networking events.
• Contribute to revenue growth through client acquisition, retention, and relationship building.

Program Design & Delivery

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of executive education programs (customized and open enrollment).
• Collaborate with the Executive Education leadership, faculty and sales team to co‑create innovative, relevant, and impactful learning journeys.
• Ensure seamless delivery of programs—on‑site, online, and hybrid—by managing logistics, participant experience, and faculty support.
• Travel with participants to seminar locations across Europe, ensuring high‑quality service and engagement.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Manage program budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial compliance.
• Maintain CRM systems and oversee program documentation, reporting, and feedback analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement through data‑driven insights and process optimization.
• Stay current with trends in executive education, logistics, supply chain management, and leadership to inform program innovation.

Your Qualifications

• Experience in leading strategic initiatives from concept to execution, with a strong focus on client engagement, relationship management, and delivering tailored solutions. Background in executive education, consulting, or other client‑facing environments is highly valued.
• Communicate confidently and enjoy building relationships.
• Curiosity about learning design and comfort with digital collaboration tools.
• Organized and able to manage back‑office tasks independently.
• Open to traveling with program participants across Europe.
• Speak English fluently; German is a plus.

We Offer

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team committed to excellence in executive education.
• Opportunity to work closely with industry leaders and top faculty.
• Develop and manage high‑impact programs that make a real difference for our clients.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We know that feeling like an impostor and the confidence gap is real, so please don’t hesitate to apply!

If you are eager to make a significant impact in executive education, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help us shape the future of learning at KLU.

Contact: Please submit your complete application (cover letter, CV, relevant certificates), stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to or via the “Apply” button.

Kühne Logistics University (KLU) is a private university founded in 2010, located in Hamburg’s HafenCity. It is a state‑recognized university with the right to grant PhDs and holds AACSB accreditation, ranking among the top 5% of business schools worldwide. KLU focuses on logistics, operations, and supply chain management, and is expanding internationally with campuses in Vietnam, Africa, and the Americas.