Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager , Open Programmes - ES HSG (m/w/d)

The Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES HSG) is the University of St. Gallen's point of contact for continuing education. It is therefore not only responsible for HSG's continuing education offerings to external parties but also plays a coordinating role internally. ES HSG offers its own comprehensive portfolio of degree programs, including various MBAs and Executive MBAs, as well as continuing education programs in Law & Management and Open Programmes. In addition, ES HSG includes the Henri B. Meier School of Entrepreneurship and company-specific continuing education programs for national and international clients.

• Lead and continuously optimize the full talent acquisition pipeline from first contact to enrolment, using a consultative, sales-driven approach.
• Represent Open Programmes-HSG at key events and build strong relationships with candidates, partners, and international recruitment networks. 
• Drive and co-shape our strategic talent acquisition roadmap in close collaboration with Programme Directors and the Head of Marketing & Sales.
• Oversee and refine admissions processes, ensuring high quality, data-driven decision-making and smooth candidate journeys.
• Contribute to strategic business development through market insights, competitive analysis, and targeted recruitment initiatives.
• Enhance digital tools, CRM systems, and reporting structures to increase transparency and conversion performance.
• Provide senior expertise during admissions interviews and support programme teams during peak seasons.
• Builds, implements and manages international sales networks strategically to support organizational sales targets.
• Maintain high standards across admissions communication, documentation, and process quality.

• University degree (Master's preferred)
• Several years of senior experience in international higher education recruitment, admissions, or executive education. 
• Proven track record in building, implementing, and managing international sales or recruitment networks, ideally across multiple markets and stakeholder groups. 
• Strong ability to thrive in a high-paced, target-driven environment, with a focus on measurable results and conversion. 
• Strategic and analytical mindset, capable of translating market insights into recruitment and admissions strategies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and high-level candidates. 
• High degree of autonomy, ownership, and self-management, with experience steering complex processes independently.
• Strong competency in data-driven decision-making, and pipeline management to ensure transparency and performance tracking. 
• Willingness to travel for events, partner meetings, and strategic outreach activities)

"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.