Head of Corporate Academy

Wackler Group

. Strategically build and further develop the Future Academy into a commercially successful business unit .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMunich • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and marketing educational programs and services, with a strong focus on financial KPIs, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth. Proven leadership experience in education or consulting environments, coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong execution skills.

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Leadership ExperienceEducational Program DevelopmentFinancial KPI ManagementStrategic Partnership EstablishmentEntrepreneurial Mindset

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Hard Skills

Business Administration DegreeHuman Resources ManagementMarket Opportunity IdentificationBudget ManagementProfitability Analysis

Soft Skills

Confident DemeanorProfessional CommunicationExecution SkillsCollaborative Partnership

Industry Keywords

EducationProfessional DevelopmentConsultingBusiness Unit DevelopmentKPI Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically build and further develop the Future Academy into a commercially successful business unit
Develop and market market-ready training and professional development programs for internal and external target groups
Identify new market opportunities
Establish strategic partnerships with customers, industry associations, and education partners
Take responsibility for the business unit’s budget, profitability, KPIs, and sustainable growth
Work closely with the executive management team to further develop the service portfolio and open up new business areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed university degree, e.g. in business administration, business education, human resources management, or a comparable field
Several years of leadership or management experience in education, academy, consulting, or professional services environments
Demonstrated experience in establishing, developing, or marketing educational programs, services, or business units
Strong entrepreneurial mindset
Sound understanding of financial KPIs and business relationships
Confident and professional demeanor
Strong execution skills
Ability to work effectively as an equal partner with executive management, customers, and partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment with a successful and financially stable family-owned company
30 days of annual leave
Home office by agreement
Modern work equipment
Attractive compensation package including JobRad, Wellpass, and other additional benefits
Long-term development and career opportunities, including expanded leadership responsibilities
High degree of autonomy, short decision-making processes, and genuine opportunities to shape the business
Direct collaboration with executive management
Opportunity to build an academy of strategic importance and shape it for sustainable success