Project Manager, High Impact Initiatives

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  

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

Project Management

• Planning, production, and execution of events that strengthen IE’s visibility and align with institutional objectives.
• Optimize project management processes by improving tools and workflows.
• Manage project timelines and resources efficiently.
• 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.

Must-have:

• Master’s from Top University.
• 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:

• Previous experience in higher education, innovation, or entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• Motivation to build a long-term career in event management.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience working together with different IE Departments

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