Carnegie Mellon University · 1 month ago
Director of Corporate Programs - Heinz College - Executive Education
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is a global leader in innovation, teaching, and research. The Director of Corporate Programs in the Heinz College - Executive Education will design, develop, and deliver custom executive education programs while ensuring high standards of academic quality and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Identify market opportunities, build a strong pipeline of partnerships, and represent Heinz Executive Education through thought leadership and client engagement strategies
Serve as the primary client contact, conducting needs assessments, co-developing proposals, and managing long-term, multi-year strategic accounts
Collaborate with faculty and instructional designers to co-design evidence-based curricula
Oversee delivery logistics, operations, and robust evaluation, ensuring compliance and implementing innovative formats like applied labs and simulations
Manage program budgets and financial operations (invoicing, forecasting)
Supervise and mentor program managers and coordinators, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, education, or a related field
5–8 years of professional experience in executive education, corporate learning, consulting, or related fields, including experience in business development, partnership management, and financial/operational management
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
Proven ability to build professional networks and develop new partnerships
Track record of supporting long-term strategic accounts or enterprise-level engagements
Proven success managing complex or multi-stakeholder programs
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed or cross-functional environment
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Preferred
Relevant Sector Experience in higher education, corporate learning, or professional services
Familiarity with Learning Model Knowledge, including adult learning principles and digital/hybrid delivery models
Client Focus, such as experience serving public-sector, nonprofit, or regulated-industry clients
Proficiency with CRM/project-management tools
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
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2023 (149)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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