Director Open Programmes ES HSG (m/w/d)

The Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES HSG) is the contact point for executive education at HSG. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of programmes – ranging from open programmes for professionals and executives to company-specific offerings, as well as degree programmes such as MBA and Executive MBA.

• Lead and further develop the Open Programmes Business Unit at ES-HSG
• Lead and transform a team of 15+ professionals and orchestrate a network of faculty members, fostering a high-performance culture
• Drive the implementation and refinement of a strategic roadmap for innovation, growth and transformation
• Strengthen marketing excellence and strategic portfolio development by using new technologies like agentic AI
• Enhance customer-centric innovation and programme positioning
• Increase the visibility and competitive positioning of the portfolio in the
• European executive education market
• Ensure financial management, including budget planning, performance monitoring and cost control
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships within the Executive School, the University and with external providers
• Serving as a member of the Directors Team and actively supporting the strategic development oft the School

• Doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualification strongly preferred
• Leadership experience, preferably experience in the higher education industry
• Strategic and conceptual skills
• Experience and proven track record in transforming organizations
• Extensive expertise in marketing and portfolio management, especially with the usage of new technologies, like agentic AI
• Experience in developing, innovating, and positioning new products or academic programs
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application, including the ability to leverage AI tools and develop AI-based solutions (e.g. agents)
• High-quality awareness, strong solution orientation, and intercultural competence
• Excellent communication skills in English and German (C2 level required for both)

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.

Benefits

• Inspirational Work Environment: At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
• Executive Education: We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
• Network: We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
• Family & Career: We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
• Equal Opportunities: The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
• Fit and Healthy: We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.