Global Leadership Programs Delivery Lead (Durham)

Duke Corporate Education; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Corporate Education in Durham, NC seeks a Program Manager to support leadership development programs for global clients. This full‑time, in‑office role is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with travel to program delivery sites as needed.

The position emphasizes hands‑on delivery, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, and maintaining program materials and timelines. A strong focus on client relationships and on‑site logistics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ experience in a client‑facing role.
• Experience supporting professional education, leadership development, or learning programs preferred.
• Exposure to learning management systems or digital learning platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end execution of leadership development programs, including project plans, schedules, invoicing, contracting, and materials coordination.
• Track delivery milestones and dependencies to ensure programs are delivered on time and to plan.
• Coordinate program design meetings, logistics, and communications with clients and internal teams.
• Manage venue, hotel, and classroom logistics for in‑person programs and provide day‑to‑day delivery support during live programs.
• Coordinate virtual program delivery logistics, including session setup, participant communications, and attendance tracking.

Skills

Program coordination

Client-facing

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Duke Corporate Education in Durham, NC seeks a Program Manager to support leadership development programs for global clients. This full‑time, in‑office role is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with travel to program delivery sites as needed.

The position emphasizes hands‑on delivery, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, and maintaining program materials and timelines. A strong focus on client relationships and on‑site logistics is essential.