About
The Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative (H&LS) is dedicated to addressing systemic inequities by developing and advancing visible, lasting, and effective actions grounded in Harvard's educational mission and guided by the findings and recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery. Sara Bleich, Vice Provost for Special Projects, leads the implementation of the recommendations from the Report of the Presidential Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery.
Job Summary
The Senior Program Manager (Sr. PM) is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of H&LS's programmatic portfolio. The portfolio encompasses programs directly managed by H&LS and those funded by H&LS but administered by other Schools/units across the University. Reporting directly to the Director of Administration (DA), the Sr. PM provides strategic direction and management to ensure all programs are successfully launched, delivered, and maintained in support of H&LS's mission and strategic priorities. This is a three-year, benefits-eligible term position.
Portfolio Strategy & Oversight
- Provide strategic management for the full lifecycle of H&LS's programmatic portfolio (e.g., the Du Bois Scholars Program, Reparative Grant Program, and new programmatic initiatives).
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of programs, managing both those executed internally by the H&LS team and those funded by H&LS but implemented by other Schools/units, ensuring alignment with H&LS's mission, compliance with funding requirements, and consistent quality and impact.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for maintaining and deepening relationships with a wide range of program stakeholders, including Harvard staff, faculty, and students; community partners and organizations; and program participants/alumni.
Program Execution & Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end program delivery including drafting program charters, building detailed project plans/roadmaps, tracking milestones and metrics, and assigning tasks with clear deadlines (using Asana) to ensure timely execution.
Communications & Outreach
- Liaise with the Senior Associate Director of Communications to drive a cohesive communications strategy for the program portfolio, including website content, social media, marketing materials, and newsletters.
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