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Harvard Kennedy School · 1 week ago

Senior Project Manager, The People Lab

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Harvard Kennedy School is a prestigious institution dedicated to improving public policy and leadership. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the implementation of two large research projects aimed at enhancing the government workforce and developing an interactive AI tool for policymakers. This role involves managing stakeholder relationships, project timelines, and supporting junior research staff.

Education

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate the creation of a scalable survey infrastructure, including managing workflows and processes for conducting an annual employee survey in select partner cities, and in a nationally representative panel

Coordinate the creation of a scalable AI tool, including managing workflows and processes for validation of the tool itself as well as processes for its uptake and scaling

Develop and manage relationships with government partners including building buy-in for projects , managing regular engagement and communication, coordinating legal agreements, troubleshooting issues, and being the main point of contact for those partners

Manage project timelines, logistics, and deliverables within and across projects

Oversee the full implementation pipeline, including IRB protocols, and setting up scalable infrastructure

Support report writing, grant writing, and fundraising as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research MethodologyStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementSurvey DesignPublic Sector ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate degree in a related field required (e.g., public policy, management, statistics etc)

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience

Prior experience conducting or supporting applied research

Excellent organizational and communication skills, including exceptional writing skills

Demonstrated ability to drive to big picture goals while maintaining a strong attention to detail

Demonstrated experience in managing multiple activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment

Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, managing projects independently, meeting project timelines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a productive, professional, and timely manner

Preferred

Experience with and understanding of survey design and methods

Experience working in the public sector or on public sector challenges

5-7 years of management experience

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard Kennedy School

Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1936

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees