Future Opportunities - Project Director
Future Opportunities - Project Director
Duke Corporate Education
Chicago, IL
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At Duke Corporate Education, we empower leaders at all levels to be catalysts of change in their organizations and, ultimately, in society. We are the premier global provider of leadership solutions in context, consistently top-ranked by the Financial Times. We embrace our clients' challenges as our own, designing and delivering advisory services and customized leadership development to propel organizations forward. With delivery in over 85 countries, Duke CE works with clients to co-create the right solution for any level of leadership, from mid-level managers to c-suite executives. Together, we transform leaders and business, creating sustainable impact at scale and speed.
We are always on the look out for talented project leaders to join our team of experienced business and learning experts, playing a key role in developing and driving leadership development and people consulting solutions for our clients.
This posting is part of our approach to create a talent pipeline for future opportunities. By applying to this position, you are expressing your interest in being considered for opportunities as they become available. We will reach out to you when a suitable role matches your skills and experience
Key responsibilities include:
We are always on the look out for talented project leaders to join our team of experienced business and learning experts, playing a key role in developing and driving leadership development and people consulting solutions for our clients.
This posting is part of our approach to create a talent pipeline for future opportunities. By applying to this position, you are expressing your interest in being considered for opportunities as they become available. We will reach out to you when a suitable role matches your skills and experience
Key responsibilities include:
- Translate client needs into impactful solutions
- Produce and manage actionable project plans and drive progress towards deliverables
- Manage project budget, contract, and timelines to ensure successful project completion
- Build strong relationships with clients at senior levels, including multinational FTSE 500 organizations
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project progress and quality standards are met
- Lead project teams, providing feedback, guidance, and support to ensure project milestones and goals are met
- Prepare and deliver status updates and presentations to clients and internal teams
- Identify, track, and communicate project risks and issues to drive resolution
- Compile and analyze data to evaluate project performance
- Experience in learning & development program design (preferably for Leadership Development) or consulting in a people related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working in a changing environment
- Ability to lead, motivate, and influence project team members to drive success
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with project management software and tools required
- Must be able to travel regularly
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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