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The Senior Program Manager, AI Enabled Sponsored Research will manage and lead the sponsored research (grant and corporate) pre- and post-award activities relating to faculty activities within the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard (D^3).
Job Responsibility:
Uses AI tools to facilitate identification of opportunities and creation of award materials
Identifies opportunities for use of agentic AI and other tools to accelerate workflow and develops strategy for deployment and adoption
Confidently represents research needs to external and internal stakeholders
Identifies grant opportunities and assists corporate alliances in vetting corporate sponsored opportunities
Facilitates matching funding opportunities to faculty
For corporate sponsored research, navigates transition from corporate alliances to research team
Helps translate research and its needs for a corporate audience
Works closely with faculty to develop award materials including scope of work, budget, and budget justification
Ensures compliance with federal regulations and University, HBS, and sponsor policies
Shepherds awards through HBS approval process and legal agreements with Harvard’s Office of Technology Development (OTD) and Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Anticipates and flags agreement concerns such as data sharing, IP, and publication rights
Post-award works with HBS and D^3 to ensure award setup is aligned with research needs
Facilitates initial setup of activities for new awards, such as hiring new staff and transitioning relationship with funder to research team
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents
Requirements:
B.A., B.S., or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree is required
7+ years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience communicating professionally with faculty or executive audiences
Master's degree preferred
Experience applying for grants is strongly preferred
Experience in higher education or research
Demonstrated understanding of research methods and protocols preferred
Ability to set and manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment while maintaining a keen attention to detail
Ability to troubleshoot obstacles with proactivity and collaboration
Nice to have:
Master's degree
Experience applying for grants
Experience in higher education or research
Demonstrated understanding of research methods and protocols
What we offer:
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