Managing Director, Campus Planning

Harvard University is seeking an inspiring, collaborative consensus-builder to join HUPAD's senior leadership team as Managing Director for Campus Planning. Reporting to the Chief of Planning and Design, the Managing Director, Campus Planning will provide leadership and direction to the Campus Planning (CP) professional team of 11+ employees which is primarily focused on the established campuses in Boston and Cambridge. The CP team supports the University's facilities, institutional land, and capital financial resources in collaboration with the Schools and Departments and the broader community. As the leader of the CP team, the candidate will oversee the work of the Campus Planning team and coordinate closely with HUPAD colleagues (among them the Urban District Initiatives team and the Planning Resources team) and leadership of schools and units to provide expertise in strategic institutional physical planning, design, and public approvals to create a sense of place, promote physical connections, enrich the campus experience, and guide institutional development. The candidate will be responsible for identifying and implementing best campus planning and design practices, advocating for campus, and building design excellence, preservation of campus character, and the creation of a coherent campus, through coordination with university faculties and departments, cooperation with public officials and outreach to other stakeholders. The Managing Director will work collaboratively with the HUPAD Senior leadership towards ensuring HUPAD's goals and mission are met. Further, the Managing Director will collaborate with all Harvard Schools and Departments and build consensus toward developing and advancing visionary agendas while delivering client-centered results. The Managing Director will lead complex multidisciplinary teams responsible for comprehensive campus planning and design initiatives across Harvard's campus locations. In consultation with Harvard Public Affairs and Communication (HPAC), the Managing Director will build partnerships with public officials and external committees on complex and sensitive planning issues and projects while providing strategic expertise in land use, design, and development planning. The Managing Director will also represent the University in public hearings and processes.