Growth Director, Foundry Programs

Harvard Business School

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Harvard Business School seeks an Associate Director of Programs to oversee Foundry's marquee offerings: Bootcamps, Venture Catalysts, and Funding Competitions. You will lead program design, execution, and a talented team while aligning curriculum with founder outcomes and partner needs.

Collaborate with faculty, mentors, and internal teams to scale delivery, manage budgets, and measure impact. You will integrate AI tools to improve operations while preserving the personal touch essential to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required.
7+ years of program management and execution experience.
MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills in fast-paced environments.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable navigating ambiguity.
Comfort leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance program delivery.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end strategy, calendar, and P&L for Foundry's three marquee programs: Bootcamps, Venture Catalysts, and Funding Competitions.
Set annual and quarterly goals for program reach, quality, and revenue for both B2B and B2C audiences.
Continuously evolve program curriculum and format based on founder outcomes and partner feedback.
Design and oversee program execution for each cohort from planning to delivery, including curriculum sequencing and selection criteria.
Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across audiences and cohorts as Foundry scales into new markets.
Build and maintain playbooks, templates, and systems for scalable operations.
Manage program budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.
Manage and develop a team of program staff; set roles and performance expectations.
Coach staff on founder engagement, facilitation, and program operations.
Deploy AI to streamline workflows while preserving personal touches in customer relationships.
Recruit and manage faculty advisors, speakers, and mentors; coordinate logistics and content alignment.
Coordinate with internal teams to align program delivery with broader Foundry strategy.
Collaborate with business development on B2B customer requirements and customization.