IT Program Manager

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an IT Program Manager for its HBS IT Strategy, Academic & Research Technologies group. The role involves leading strategic, enterprise-level technology initiatives to ensure alignment with HBS priorities while delivering meaningful outcomes.

The ideal candidate should possess strong execution discipline, be adept at influencing across diverse stakeholders, and have the ability to navigate complexities in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology initiatives in a complex environment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and build alignment among stakeholders.
• Strong execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, enterprise-level programs to ensure alignment with HBS priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to define and prioritize program value.
• Guide project team members to successful delivery.

Skills

Strategic alignment

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

Are you energized by leading complex, high-impact technology initiatives that shape the future of a world-class institution? Do you excel at aligning strategy, stakeholders, and execution to deliver meaningful outcomes? If so, consider joining HBS IT as an IT Program Manager. Reporting to the Senior Director, IT Strategy and Planning, this role is within HBS IT’s IT Strategy, Academic & Research Technologies group. The IT Program Manager leads strategic, enterprise-level programs ensuring alignment to HBS priorities and delivering measurable business outcomes. Operating at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, this role partners with senior leaders to define, prioritize, and realize program value while guiding project team members to successful delivery. The ideal candidate combines a strategic perspective with strong execution discipline, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing across a matrixed organization, and building alignment among diverse stakeholders.