44 manager jobs found in Boston

Job Summary: The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication.  To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations.  The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) supports the school's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds.  It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. SPA is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals for funding and to ensure that proposals and then awards conform and are managed according to sponsor...

Job Summary: The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the school produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations. The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) supports the school's mission by serving as a central resource for the research community through the provision of expertise and leadership in obtaining and managing research funds. It acts as the institutional representative of the President and Fellows of Harvard College for the administration of sponsored projects for the school. SPA is comprised of research administrators that work in partnership with faculty to review and submit proposals for funding and to ensure that proposals and then awards conform and are managed according to sponsor...

The Scientific Manager for the Bertarelli Rare Cancers Initiative (BRCI) at Harvard will report directly to the Co-Directors and coordinate all phases of BRCI-funded research and collaborative scientific activities of the Initiative. In close coordination with the Co-Directors, this position will integrate basic, translational, and clinical research projects across the BRCI-funded activities at Harvard (including Harvard Medical School, HMS-affiliated Hospitals, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and any other Harvard Schools and Departments), as well as with collaborating institutions outside of Harvard. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Execute implementation of the BRCI scientific vision, long-range scientific plan, and research priorities. Design collaboration strategy for BRCI-funded investigators. This may entail development of project groups, organization of symposia, creating scientific content for the website, or...

The Planning, Design and Construction Office (PD&C) seeks an experienced Senior Construction Manager (SrCM) to join the Project Management team responsible for the planning, design, construction, and turnover of capital projects across Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) campus. The SrCM plays a key role in executing HMS’s Five-Year Capital Plan and Campus Renewal Program, providing field-based construction leadership and coordination across multiple active projects. Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, the Construction Manager serves as the Medical School’s on-site construction representative, overseeing construction activities to ensure projects meet established schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives. The SrCM works closely with project managers, contractors, consultants, campus stakeholders, and Facilities staff to lead work within active academic, laboratory, and research environments. This position requires full-time on-site presence and work hours...

Harvard Medical School (HMS) seeks a Contract Manager to support administration, interpretation, implementation, and compliance related to collective bargaining agreements covering members of the Harvard Graduate Students Union (HGSU-UAW) and Harvard Academic Workers (HAW-UAW). Reporting to senior leadership within the Office for Faculty Affairs (OFA) the Contract Manager serves as a key institutional resource to departments, faculty, and administrators on union contract provisions affecting student workers, postdoctoral fellows, teaching fellows, teaching assistants, and other academic employees. This role ensures consistent application of negotiated agreements across HMS departments and works closely with central Harvard offices to support compliant hiring, appointment management, compensation administration, grievance processes, and labor-management collaboration. The Contract Manager plays a critical role in supporting HMS’s academic mission by enabling compliant and effective...

Job Summary: The Research Manager, AI will support research at the HBS AI Institute at Harvard  by being the in-house expert on research compliance, finance, and other policies leveraging AI tools to navigate these areas. The Research Manager will report to the HBS AI Institute Director of Research Services. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Configures, co-develops, and uses AI tools to support faculty principal investigators and researchers developing required research documentation, such as Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, data use agreement (DUA) exhibits, scopes of work (SOW), and budgets, with the goal of accelerating approval by delivering better first drafts to HBS and Harvard research administration. Identifies additional opportunities for use of agentic AI and other tools to streamline compliance workflow and develops strategy for deployment and adoption by HBS AI Institute and other HBS faculty. Partners with HBS Division of Research and Faculty...

We are seeking an experienced Agentic AI Product Manager to lead the development, oversight, and optimization of agentic AI applications supporting the HBS AI Institute Executive Education portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Data Science Vendors, this role is responsible for product ownership of AI-driven agent systems that enhance program delivery, operational efficiency, and learner experience. This position serves as the primary owner of agentic AI capabilities across executive education initiatives, working closely with faculty, program leadership, and external vendors. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Product Ownership and Strategy Own the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle management of agentic AI systems supporting executive education content and operations. Maintain and prioritize the product backlog for agentic AI initiatives. Translate business requirements into technical specifications for development teams. Communicate progress, risks, and...

Job Summary: The mission of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is to advance the public's health through learning, discovery and communication. To pursue the mission, the School produces knowledge through research then translates this knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations The François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University was founded as the first university-wide center committed to exploring the interdependence of health and human rights. For more than 30 years it has sought to uphold the rights and dignity of every individual, paying special attention to children and their families.  Our scholarship evolves as do global challenges—continuing to focus on urgent and overlooked priorities that keep our work relevant, impactful, and at the forefront of the health and human rights discourse. Yet our founding mission—to champion health...

Job Summary: The Hotamışlıgil Lab studies innate adaptive pathways involved in metabolic health and diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and asthma. For the past nearly 30 years, our lab has made important contributions to the burgeoning field of “immunometabolism", studying the interactions between metabolic and immune responses as critical drivers of numerous chronic diseases. In the last decade, we have approached immunometabolism in these two paths: organelle homeostasis and lipid metabolism. Using biochemical, genetic, and physiological studies, we aim to find novel pathways and preventive, therapeutic solutions to today’s greatest threats to global human health. The environment in our laboratory is collegial, supportive and diverse. One of the greatest powers of science is its ability to unite people, where representatives from every nation, culture, ethnicity, religion, and lifestyle  can work together for a common purpose. This is most evident in...

The Research Laboratory Manager directs the day-to-day operations of a large [25+ people], internationally recognized Neurobiology Research Laboratory. This position calls for a responsible, diligent, conscientious and detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of managerial/leadership experience. A quick, resourceful and independent learner who enjoys interacting with people and finding creative solutions for projects and issues as they present themselves. Able to be flexible when organizing their day and managing multiple priorities at once. This person will serve as a liaison between principal investigator, school-based compliance departments and lab members. They will be committed to facilitating the research goals of this hard-working group of investigators in a friendly yet assertive manner. Able to foster an operationally seamless environment for lab investigators to carry out their research. Handle the in-processing and out-processing of all lab members by...

HALC seeks an experienced Senior Manager for Planning and Development, to facilitate the coordination of complex planning and design implementation, design review, and permitting processes across development projects within its portfolio.  Reporting to the Managing Director of Planning and Design Implementation, this role guides the development and refinement of site development parameters, design guidelines, and key physical planning elements for third-party projects; implements HALC’s design review process; and manages complex, multi-party entitlement efforts across the company’s development portfolio. The position requires exceptional organizational rigor, strong design judgment, collaborative spirit, and the ability to facilitate alignment among multiple stakeholders — including institutional and development partners, consultants, and public agencies — on a range of complex design, planning, and regulatory issues, ensuring projects advance in a manner consistent with the...

The Facilities Operations Manager (FOM) is responsible for safely managing the operational demands for their assigned facilities or properties in the Longwood Medical Area. The candidate must be able to organize and prioritize multiple competing and conflicting tasks and projects with limited resources, effectively manage stressful situations, and consistently make effective, high-quality decisions. They must also understand and develop open, proactive, effective, and consistent communication with occupants and department coordinators. The candidate will have overall responsibility and oversight of maintenance and operations and contract management services for the areas of responsibility. The candidate must be capable of actively monitoring building system performance, energy usage, appearance, and aesthetics, which require considerable walking and climbing. Knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and services is necessary to perform cause analysis and...

About You: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the commercialization of novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the freedom to explore, to push the boundaries of what is possible, and to use your ambition to tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced, industry-focused environment. You enjoy working with diverse groups of people and leveraging your expertise to help get innovations that can change the world out of the lab and into the market. About the Role: We are looking for a talented individual to join our community as a Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Director,- Commercialization, you will provide high-level support for the Institute's fast-paced business development activities by supporting startup formation, sponsored research and collaborations, licensing, and alliance management activities. What...

Reporting to the Associate Director of Transit Services, the Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of Harvard University’s Transit operations. The role supports: A 24 hour operation and oversees frontline and administrative staff, daily service delivery, customer service, and compliance activities across fixed-route daytime and evening campus shuttle services, accessible van services, on-demand evening transportation, and charter services. Requires evening and weekend hours. Ensures reliable, safe, and customer-focused operations while supporting strategic initiatives and projects led by the Associate Director and Managing Director of Transportation Services. This position collaborates closely with the Fleet Management team and provides operational support across Transit and Fleet as needed. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Operational Management & Service Delivery Manages daily operations of campus shuttle,...

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing of Harvard Innovation Labs (HIL) and in partnership with other members of our full-service marketing and communications team, the Associate Director will lead the art direction and design projects that successfully communicate the HIL brand and offerings across a variety of platforms, impact stories of HIL ventures, as well as telling the story of “innovation at Harvard”.   The Associate Director will apply a well-tuned design vision, contemporary expertise in visual branding across platforms and use cases, and high-quality design skills to drive the mission and goals of the HIL. This role is a leader in creating accessible, inclusive, and welcoming design collateral for informational and marketing needs across all three labs and tailored to diverse stakeholders including: prospective Harvard students, student and alumni members, faculty, staff, and the greater innovation community in Boston and beyond. In...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Predoctoral Research Associates starting in Summer 2026 to support one of the following assigned faculty members:  Tomomichi Amano Zoe Cullen Madhav Kumar   Yuan Zou You will see this posting updated with names of additional hiring faculty listed in the coming months as more needs are identified. We ask that you please indicate the faculty you are interested in supporting in your cover letter. More information on career outcomes, including PhD programs recent Predoctoral Research Associates attended, can be seen here .  Overview:  The Predoctoral Research Associate position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office.  Ideal candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.   Primary duties: Work under the general...

Harvard Business School (HBS) is seeking multiple Research Associates (General) starting in Summer 2026 to support assigned faculty members leading projects across a variety of business topics including: Harvard Business School AI Institute  - The Harvard Business School AI Institute uses real-world experimentation and rigorous research to shape how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation redesign business, science, and society. Julie Battilana's Research on Social Innovation & Change  - Through teaching, research, and field building efforts, the Social Innovation & Change Initiative helps aspiring and longtime social innovators navigate the challenges of initiating and implementing positive social change. This initiative is led by Professor Julie Battilana, whose research projects focus on power and purpose.  Please note the faculty currently hiring include:  Julie Battilana Chiara Farronato Linda Hill Laura Jakli...

Harvard Business School seeks multiple Research Associate (RA) to support faculty members on writing / content focused work. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business topics and prior writing experience.  The Research Associate (RA) position reports directly to faculty supervisors and administrative manager in the Research Staff Services office. Ideal RA candidates will be comfortable in an environment that requires a high level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.     Please note the faculty currently hiring include:  Alison Wood Brooks Fritz Foley Reza Satchu Work with Professor Satchu on cases, podcasts, and an exciting book project while exploring the fundamental dynamics of entrepreneurial decision-making and value creation, as his teaching and research draw on real-world venture-building experience to develop practical frameworks that help founders navigate extreme...

The Financial Associate II reports directly to the Assistant Director of Finance (ADF) and is a core member of the HiTS Finance and Administration team. The team’s mission is to provide the HiTS research community with exceptional pre- and post-award research administration services while ensuring full compliance with all applicable federal, sponsor, and University guidelines. This position carries primary responsibility for accounts payable and receivable, travel and corporate card administration, financial reporting and monitoring, and financial data management across HiTS systems. The associate also provides pre- and post-award lifecycle support for fellowship applications and manages a small portfolio of sponsored research awards at the supervisor’s discretion. The role requires a high degree of accuracy, sound independent judgment, and comprehensive working knowledge of University, HMS, and sponsor-specific financial policies. As the sole individual on the HiTS Finance team...

The Research Assistant II performs and coordinates a wide range of research activities for various research projects in the Mental Health for All Lab and conducts a variety of support tasks for these research projects. The RA will work closely with the PI and lab leadership to coordinate lab activities, manage communication channels, and provide logistical support for research initiatives. The individual will report directly to the Senior Program Manager. This position will consist of:  Research Assist with data collection and data analysis tasks related to EMPOWER project deliverables Assist in preparation of grant proposals and other requests to secure funding to expand the EMPOWER project and other research activities in the Lab.  Assist in the preparation of study protocol and research materials, including one-pagers, PowerPoint slide decks, ethical protocols, training material, and more. Travel to project sites to meet with project collaborators as needed. Manage and...

1. Administrative and HR Support Processes new hires and terminations in PeopleSoft (PS). Collects and uploads required documentation (I-9s, IDS forms, visas, IC certification forms, etc.). Initiates online forms (e.g., APEX, Fieldglass) and ensures data entry is complete and accurate. Provides back-up to the senior administrative manager as needed. Assists the senior administrative manager and both department’s leadership as needed.  2. Onboarding and Offboarding Logistics Tracks checklists for incoming and exiting members. Schedules orientations and ensures completion of required training. Maintain both departments’ email listservs. Coordinates ID cards, system access, and return of University property.  3. Reappointments, Tracking and Document Management: Maintains appointment and renewal tracking systems. Assists with communication and document collection for annual renewals. Maintains organized records for personnel, ICs, students, and departmental...

Job Summary: Are you a technical visionary who thrives at the intersection of high-performance computing, cloud innovation, and world-class academic research? HBS IT is seeking a Solutions Architect to serve as the technical anchor for our next-generation research computing platforms. This is a unique opportunity to join a "class-defining" environment where you will not just manage systems, but architect the future of how social science research is conducted at one of the world’s leading institutions.  Reporting to the Manager, Research Technology Platforms, the Solutions Architect is a senior technical leader who collaborates closely with product and service leadership to drive the technical solutions for HBS research. In this role, you will lead the planning, building, and configuration of research computing systems at scale, serving as the primary technical authority for our platforms’ sustained growth. You will bridge the gap between complex faculty research needs and...

Job Summary: The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is seeking a Network and Infrastructure Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of school-level network and related IT infrastructure in support of teaching, research, and administrative activities. This role provides critical oversight and technical expertise for campuswide networked AV infrastructure and design of faculty lab networks. This role participates fully in building and configuring network and infrastructure components; maintaining and troubleshooting complex issues; and monitoring critical systems to identify, analyze, and address performance and security problems and security events. The position focuses on implementing secure infrastructure solutions, performing and contributing to risk and vulnerability assessments, and driving remediation efforts to protect systems and data. The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor to school administrative and research...

Job Summary:  The Coordinator, Sponsored Research provides support for sponsored research activities within the Research Administration team. Working closely with the Research Administration team, including the Director of Sponsored Research, Manager, Research Administration, and colleagues across the division and School, the Coordinator supports proposal preparation, budget documentation, award tracking, and compliance documentation collection. The role focuses on accurate execution of established processes under guidance, maintenance of documentation integrity, support for school-level review workflows, and timely completion of recurring administrative tasks across the sponsored research lifecycle. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director, Research Facilitation, the Coordinator provides a broad range of funder, pre-award, and post-award process expertise and support to HBS faculty and researchers engaged in sponsored research and to other staff working...