Job Description

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Corporate Relations Department is looking for a Project Manager to join its team!

The Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for leading and coordinating strategic projects within Corporate Relations, ensuring their end-to-end definition, structuring, and execution.

The role combines strategic vision with operational capability, with a focus on innovation, AI literacy, and the development of solutions primarily aimed at HR departments in multinational environments. This is a one-year temporary contract intended to strengthen the area’s execution capacity.

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

Responsibilities

Your role as Project Manager, Undergraduate Pograms will involve:

• Lead strategic projects from design to implementation, defining scope, milestones, and KPIs.
• Translate client needs (primarily multinational HR departments) into structured solutions.
• Support the development of new initiatives related to leadership, talent, AI literacy, and sustainability.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (Corporate Relations, Academic, and Operations).
• Develop business cases and prepare executive reporting for senior management.
• Conduct benchmarking and strategic analysis to strengthen the value proposition.

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree from a ranked university is preferred.
• Preferred academic background: Business Administration, Industrial Relations (HR-related studies), Psychology, or Economics.
• Languages: English and Spanish mandatory; Arabic valued.
• Location: Madrid-based, with availability for travel if required.
• Strong end-to-end project management experience.
• Proven ability to structure initiatives from concept to execution.
• Mandatory experience working within HR departments of multinational organizations.
• Experience in product definition, benchmark research, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Exposure to leadership assessments, AI literacy initiatives, sustainability assessments, or capability diagnostics is highly valued.
• Ability to develop high-level business cases and present progress to senior management.
• Experience supporting partnership development and formalizing agreements is a plus.

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours! If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University. 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.