Project Manager - Global Board Center
Lausanne, CH
About IMD
Founded by business executives for business executives, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institute with campuses in Lausanne and Singapore as well as a Management Development Hub in Shenzhen.
We strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Our executive education and degree programs are consistently ranked among the world’s best by the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, and others.
Our leading position in the field is grounded in our unique approach to creating real learning, real impact. Through our research, programs, and advisory work we enable business leaders to find new and better solutions.
Our purpose is Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders and organizations that contribute to a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive world.
To reinforce our team, we are looking for a
Project Manager - Global Board Center
The Job's Mission
The mission of the IMD Global Board Center is to help boards be their best, and deliver value to the organization. The Project Manager plays a central role in fulfilling this mission by ensuring the successful design and delivery of programs, the organization of board community events, and the effective management of day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise, organizational excellence, and the ability to engage credibly with senior executives and faculty in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Activities & Accountabilities
We are seeking a Project Manager to support high-quality delivery of learning journeys for open and custom board programs in close collaboration with IMD faculty and Associate Directors, as well as program partners. The ideal candidate will embed innovative learning methodologies such as simulations, case-based learning, and scenario-based exercises, into programs and the diploma journeys. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise, organizational excellence, and the ability to engage credibly with board members and senior executives and faculty in a fast-paced, international environment.
Responsibilities:
Program Delivery
• Support the design and delivery of public and custom board education programs in collaboration with faculty and associate directors.
• Interface with a broad range of stakeholders to manage the full program cycle, including scheduling, logistics, and participant communications, ensuring a high-quality participant experience.
• Coordinate with internal teams (program operations, marketing, communications) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
Community Engagement
• Organize and deliver board community events such as masterclasses, roundtables, and networking forums.
• Support the development and dissemination of research outputs and thought leadership initiatives.
Operations & Project Management
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and reporting for all Center activities.
• Anticipate and resolve issues to keep projects on track and within scope.
• Support operational needs of the Center, including resource coordination and process improvements.
Education
• Master’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
Experience
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project or program management, ideally in executive education, consulting, or governance.
• Proven track record in event management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with senior executive audiences and multicultural teams.
Competencies
• Client orientation and professional presence with board members senior executives.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; able to manage complex projects with precision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; French is an asset.
How to apply
If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas).
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application.
A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.