Sr. Program Manager, Special Programs

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports a portfolio of Special Programs that connect students with meaningful technology experiences, professional networks, and opportunities to apply their skills beyond the classroom. Through programs such as Code+, Duke Technology Scholars (DTech), Data Fellowship, and the broader +Programs community, students work alongside faculty, researchers, technology leaders, and industry professionals to address real-world challenges and explore emerging technologies. Many projects result in tools, applications, analyses, and services that continue beyond the program and support research, teaching, operations, and other university priorities. The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary operational lead for Code+ and plays an important role across the broader Special Programs portfolio. This position works at the intersection of technology, education, and partnership development to create impactful experiences that help students build technical skills, gain practical experience, and explore pathways into technology-related careers. Working with faculty, researchers, technology leaders, industry professionals, and program staff, the Senior Program Manager helps identify meaningful challenges, develop project opportunities, and support teams as they create solutions with the potential for real-world impact and long-term adoption.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
Strong project and program management skills
Experience working with or understanding technology domains
Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Experience managing technology-focused experiential learning, student engagement, career development, workforce development, or educational programs, preferably in a higher education environment.
Experience working with software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, cloud technologies, research computing, or related technology initiatives.
Experience building partnerships and collaborating with faculty, researchers, technology leaders, industry partners, sponsors, donors, employers, or other external stakeholders.
Experience developing communications, marketing, outreach, or recruitment materials across digital and print channels.
Familiarity with technology platforms that support program administration, communications, recruitment, engagement, relationship management, assessment, and reporting.