Senior Research Program Manager
About the Lab
The Free Systems Lab at Stanford is dedicated to preserving liberty in an algorithmic world. Housed jointly at the Graduate School of Business and the Hoover Institution and led by Professor Andrew Hall, the lab produces original research, builds working prototypes, publishes a widely read public newsletter, and convenes policymakers, technologists, and scholars around the problems that will define AI governance for the next decade. The lab's ambition is not just to study how AI reshapes power but to change how the companies building these systems actually operate -- through rigorous research that frontier AI labs, platforms, and policymakers cannot ignore.
JOB PURPOSE
The Role: Work under the general direction of faculty or other management to develop, implement, and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the assigned academic entity/program(s). Participate in entity/program strategy development, long-range planning, and partnership development.
CORE DUTIES
- Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
- Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
- Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
- Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
- Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
- May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
- Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
- Coach and mentor program staff.
ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES
- Drive the lab's research portfolio from conception through publication, coordinating across fellows, collaborators, and external partners
- Manage the lab's public communications -- website, newsletter, media relations, and branded output
- Serve as press contact and external spokesperson for the lab's research
- Cultivate relationships with frontier AI companies, major platforms, and technology leaders to ensure the lab's research reaches the people making consequential decisions
- Plan and execute the lab's flagship annual conference, seminars, and workshops
- Build and maintain relationships across Stanford (GSB, Hoover, Engineering, Law) and with external stakeholders -- policymakers, journalists, industry, and peer institutions
- Manage budget and administrative operations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
- Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
- Ability to oversee and direct staff.
- Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently sitting.
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
- May travel locally.
- Occasional overnight travel to represent the research team at conferences and to build research partnerships will be required.
The expected pay range for this position is $116,966 - $150,114 per annum.
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.
To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #108558
