Research Manager, The Project on Workforce

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Project Manager will work with the Project on Workforce's Director and team members to support the Project's mission, goals, and agenda. This person will coordinate key aspects of multiple research initiatives, including by managing timelines, project stakeholders, and overseeing Research Assistants. The Manager has significant responsibilities over research, writing, editing, and fact-checking, as well as supporting project administration and communications.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in workforce development, postsecondary education, labor market policy, future of work, and/or related topics
• 3+ years of previous work experience, which may include experience in public policy, research, politics, technology, education, journalism, consulting or a related field
• Prior work or research experience in workforce development, postsecondary education, labor market policy, future of work, and/or related topics
• Ability to distill and analyze complex evidence and data, including intermediary quantitative and coding
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including clear and concise writing for a variety of audiences
• Commitment to the Project on Workforce mission of building better pathways to economic mobility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple research projects, including project timelines and team meetings.
• Manage and oversee the work of Research Assistants, including interviewing, hiring, training, and directing their work.
• Plan and implement research strategies to achieve the goals of the Project on Workforce initiatives, including internal research submissions documentation.
• Design and update key data tools, including the Workforce Almanac and GenAI Adoption Tracker.
• Draft and edit practitioner-facing white papers and reports.
• Execute of research, including interviews and surveys.
• Draft external communications and support dissemination of research through online channels and outreach to relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate communications and collaboration with external stakeholders, including project vendors and research partners.
• Design and support convenings and events with key stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed