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Are you passionate about setting new standards for lifelong learning based on technology, sustainability, and innovation? Do you excel at concept and business development as well as stakeholder engagement? Do you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment? If yes, you could be our new Programme Manager at DTU Learn for Life.
DTU is on the brink of implementing its new strategy for lifelong learning. As one of Europe’s leading technical universities, DTU takes responsibility for contributing to this important societal challenge. Our ambition is to develop and deliver relevant specialized continuing education in areas and sectors that are positions of strength for DTU. In this way, DTU will help companies and organisations tap into the opportunities provided by new technologies by strengthening the capabilities and competences of their employees.
DTU Learn for Life is the centre for a strategic investment in lifelong learning at DTU and is our platform for all forms of future management education and specialized continuing education based on technology, sustainability, and innovation. We reach out widely to businesses, authorities, and organisations both in Denmark and in the world.
The job
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Programme Manager to ensure the effective scoping, planning, execution, and follow-up on DTU’s lifelong learning initiatives in collaboration with DTU departments and strategic partners. You will be part of a team with highly skilled colleagues and collaborate with colleagues from across DTU departments as well as a large range of external partners, including prospective participants, strategic partners, relevant ministries, professional associations, universities, and other relevant organisations.
Your primary areas of responsibility will be to:
- Contribute to the development of lifelong learning at DTU
- Develop, scope and plan new initiatives and prepare decision material, incl. concept descriptions, collaboration agreements, and business models
- Support the execution, management and follow-up of approved initiatives
- Ensure active stakeholder engagement and facilitate collaboration between departments and units at DTU and with external strategic partners
- Follow-up and report on financial performance of ongoing initiatives
- Develop and improve repeatable operating models for developing, executing and following up on DTU’s lifelong learning initiatives
- Actively contribute to team spirit and knowledge sharing
You will report to Head of Continuing Education, Dagnia Looms.
Our expectations of you
You have a Master’s degree in science, engineering, business, innovation management or similar and +8 years of work experience with a strong track record in managing complex, dynamic programmes with many stakeholders, preferably delivering educational or training content in unique learning environments. You have experience in project management, organizational development, strategy, and/or business development and a track record in managing several projects simultaneously. You are passionate about setting new standards for lifelong learning and have comprehensive knowledge about the Danish university system with a focus on the fields of natural sciences and engineering and you have an understanding of concepts, practices, policies, and procedures regarding research-based education.
Professional competences:
- Ability to generate new ideas, conceptualise ideas, and come up with innovative solutions
- Capable facilitator, excellent analytical and organizing skills
- Excellent command of project/programme management techniques and tools for keeping track of programme details and budgets
- Independent and confident decision maker, able to provide input on issues relating to content, communication as well as strategy development and implementation
- Excellent communication skills in English and Danish (written as well as oral)
- Proficient user of modern IT and office software
Personal competences:
- A proactive self-starter, taking ownership of processes from start to end
- Thorough work approach, quality-conscious, goal-oriented, and large professional capacity
- Enthusiastic, confident, energetic, outgoing, and good at establishing and deepening relations with different types of people
- Thrives in a collaborative environment, excellent at building consensus and working in partnership
- Supports changes and modifications in a dynamic learning environment
- Actively promotes team development
What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in a unique and dynamic university international environment focused on research, teaching, innovation, and scientific advice for the benefit of society. At DTU, lifelong learning is a strategic focus area and you will contribute to executing our new strategy and unfolding its potential. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, therefore professional development is an integral part of our organization. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe. Read more about lifelong learning at DTU here: DTU – Learn for life
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Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an academic employee.
Starting date is as soon as possible. The position is a full-time position. Occasionally, the position requires working outside normal office hours, due to educational activities being scheduled at these times.
The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Tuesday, 30
January 2024
.Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Continuing Education, Dagnia Looms at dkalo@dtu.dk
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Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 30-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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