Programme Manager at INSEAD

Fontainebleau, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Relationship Management, Faculty Engagement, Logistics Coordination, Budget Monitoring, Event Management, Interpersonal Communication, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Suite, English Fluency, French Fluency

Industry

Education Management

Description

The Executive Education department at INSEAD delivers tailored programs for executives and organizations, focusing on leadership development and business innovation. It provides cutting-edge learning experiences that equip professionals with the skills to drive transformation and succeed in a global environment. INSEAD is seeking a Events Manager (internal title: Programme Manager) to join our Executive Education department. This is a full-time, temporary position based at our Europe Campus in Fontainebleau, France. A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home. About the job The Programme Manager plays a prominent role in EDP, involving extensive interaction with external corporate clients, participants, faculty, internal teams, and external stakeholders in a dynamic, customer-centric environment. Their responsibilities revolve around ensuring the smooth logistical coordination for all EDP programmes, whether conducted on-campus, virtually, or off-campus. This encompasses managing tasks with strict deadlines before, during, and after each programme. Your role within the team * Client Relationship Management: The Programme Manager acts as primary contact to help develop the programme logistics / specificities leading to greater client satisfaction and subsequent additional revenues from the same client * Faculty Engagement Management: Engage closely with the faculty team, to finalise the programme schedule, consolidating all pedagogical and teaching requirements * Logistics: Ensure smooth programme delivery by taking in charge the entire logistics of in-person events and live virtual programme delivery * Budget Responsibilities: The jobholder holds financial responsibilities by monitoring and respecting the assigned budget * Communication and Feed-back: Actively listening to and analysing participant and/or company contacts’ feedback on programme progress and content and relaying important information to programme directors, and EDP management * Knowledge Management: To ensure that all programmes consistently meet INSEAD’s standards, the jobholder must demonstrate a willingness to share valuable insights and information relevant to the specific programme The ideal candidate profile * A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role * Fluency in English and French with excellent written and oral communication skills (additional languages are an asset) * Strong interpersonal communication with a diplomatic approach to diverse cultural backgrounds * Excellent planning and organizing skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative within set time frames * Comfort and flexibility in a challenging and ever-changing environment * Self-motivation and autonomy while being a collaborative team player * Ability to work under pressure and set priorities effectively * Proactivity in demonstrating creative, innovative, and service-oriented problem-solving approaches * Proficiency in IT tools, particularly within the Microsoft suite * Availability for international travel as needed Kindly submit your application along wirh a CV in English. INSEAD is a Mission-Driven Global Organisation and is rapidly evolving to shape the future of business education We develop responsible, globally minded leaders to improve the well-being of societies through world-class education across four continents. As we operate in a very dynamic and rapidly changing sector, we continue to innovate, modernising our operations, and driving ambitious strategic initiatives across our campuses, to remain the business school of choice. Our Culture Our culture is defined by diversity, independence, rigour, and an entrepreneurial spirit, underpinned by six key competencies. We empower our teams to lead with a growth mindset and a client-focused approach, foster a culture of professionalism and integrity, where collaboration and empathy are the engines of our innovation. These competencies guide how we work, make decisions, and contribute to the School’s mission every day. Independence as a Strategic Advantage Free from government or university systems, our financial and ideological independence allows us to think, teach, and act without political constraints. This autonomy enables our faculty to pursue rigorous, evidence-based research that creates objective value for our participants and the world. Our Customers We serve an influential global base, including senior leaders, multinational corporations, and public sector institutions committed to leadership development at scale. Our programmes attract ambitious individuals who want to shape business and society while our corporate partners rely on us as a strategic ally in developing future‑ready leaders. Working at INSEAD means contributing to an institution whose customers operate at the highest levels of global innovation and impact. A Diversity of Perspectives Diversity at INSEAD is about how our people think and challenge assumptions to drive more meaningful innovation. We welcome a wide range of perspectives, believing they lead to better decisions and stronger, more inclusive teams. We Hire People Who Want to Make a Difference We seek ambitious individuals who thrive in international environments and share our goal of delivering tangible impact for our customers. Join us to grow your career in a world-class institution where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

The Programme Manager coordinates the logistics for executive education programmes across on-campus, virtual, and off-campus settings. They manage relationships with corporate clients and faculty while ensuring budget adherence and quality standards.