CareerPlan

Program Manager (Government)

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Strategy, design, and hands-on management of programs, outreach, and services for the Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) and the Department of Government at Harvard University.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Higher Education/Research)

Builds

Academic programs, student/faculty grants, events, and strategic communications initiatives

Domain

Higher Education / American Political Studies

Required skills

Program strategy and design, project management, grant administration, stakeholder management, strategic communications, staff supervision, data analytics, fundraising support

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, experience supervising full-time staff, experience launching academic programs, development/fundraising experience, managing graduate studies programs, strategic communications across digital channels

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans for programs and initiatives; manage day-to-day program operations and logistics; administer student and faculty grants and fellowships; execute events and outreach strategies; supervise support staff; lead data and analytics functions for program evaluation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities