Project Manager, Growth & High Impact Initiatives (Temporary)

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Education & Student Experience is looking for an Project Manager – High Impact Initiatives to join its team!

In close collaboration with the Executive Director of the team, the Project Manager for High Impact Initiatives will coordinate and deliver projects in partnership with different departments across IE University. Most of these initiatives take the form of events designed to strengthen IE’s presence and engagement within the university community, the educational and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Key high-impact initiatives include coordinating IE’s graduation ceremonies, opening events for both Master and Undergraduate programs, and entrepreneurship projects such as Scale up series and IE’s participation in South Summit.

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact.

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future.

Our mission

We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect: We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.

Our Purpose

To foster positive change.

Values

• Cultivate the humanistic approach.
• Empower your entrepreneurial spirit
• Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience
• Drive innovation with a proactive mindset

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - IE Tower.

Responsibilities

Your role as a Project Manager will involve:

Project Management

• Planning, production, and execution of events that strengthen IE’s visibility and align with institutional objectives.

Process Improvement

• Optimize project management processes by improving tools and workflows.

Resource Management

• Manage project timelines and resources efficiently.

Performance Tracking

• Track project performance, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Event Coordination

• Supervise creative and logistical processes from concept to delivery.

• Manage key events on-site, ensuring smooth execution.

Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners (agencies and suppliers) to ensure alignment and quality delivery.

• Ensure consistency with IE’s brand identity and culture when proposing ideas or initiatives.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

Must-have

• Experience of managing agencies and suppliers
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Capability to handle tasks at different levels
• Good Communication skills within the Team
• Experience using project management tools
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1 level or above). Spanish proficiency is a plus

Nice-to-have

• Master’s from Top University.
• Previous experience in higher education, innovation, or entrepreneurship ecosystems
• Motivation to build a long-term career in event management
• Willingness to travel

Skills & Competencies

• Team collaboration
• Stakeholder management
• Responsibility and ownership
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Strategic thinking and creativity
• Great communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• An international and innovative environment within a leading global university
• A collaborative and supportive culture
• Hybrid work model and flexible working conditions

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.