Senior Global Events Lead: Strategy & Operations

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Center for International Development (CID) is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead CID’s global events program from Cambridge, MA. You will shape the annual portfolio, coordinate with faculty and leadership, and drive engagement with staff, fellows, students, alumni, and external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic event design, budgeting, vendor management, and overseeing hybrid and in-person programs while maintaining operational excellence and impact across Harvard

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in event management or related field.
• Experience in international development, higher education administration, or related fields preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Event Planning & Program Development: lead a comprehensive events strategy, budget, and priority themes for CID’s portfolio.
• Event Operations & Delivery: manage logistics, venue, travel, AV, registration, and on-site execution; ensure high-quality experiences.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS degree

Masters preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Zoom

Canva

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Harvard University’s Center for International Development (CID) is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead CID’s global events program from Cambridge, MA. You will shape the annual portfolio, coordinate with faculty and leadership, and drive engagement with staff, fellows, students, alumni, and external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic event design, budgeting, vendor management, and overseeing hybrid and in-person programs while maintaining operational excellence and impact across Harvard