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Coordinate the design and rollout of DOI minting workflows for legal scholarship, collaborating with academic, technical, and DOI stakeholders and producing standards, policies, and documentation. | Requires at least five years of post-secondary education or relevant experience, with desired background in scholarly communication, metadata, digital preservation, persistent identifiers, law libraries, or legal publishing. | By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Law School? Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice. Here at Harvard Law School (HLS), you’ll find an environment that values who you are and encourages you to grow, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact. Wherever you are in your career journey, HLS is a place where you can thrive, contribute, and be part of something bigger. Job Description The Library Innovation Lab (LIL) seeks an information professional to serve as the Perma.cc Legal Digital Scholarship Project Manager. Located at the Harvard Law Library, LIL is a fun and collaborative lab with a broad mission focused on re-envisioning how knowledge is created, preserved, and accessed. Please visit our website at https://lil.law.harvard.edu/ to get a sense of our current projects and activities. This one-year position will focus on building and launching a system for preserving and sharing legal scholarship using Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) within the Perma.cc service. Perma.cc has provided web citation preservation to the legal community for over a decade. The adoption of DOI—standard elsewhere in scholarly publishing—is increasingly critical in law, with Bluebook requirements on the horizon. The project will design a plan for incorporating DOI into the Perma.cc ecosystem, coordinate the planning and rollout of DOI minting, and document sustainable operational models for the future. As the Perma.cc Legal Digital Scholarship Project Manager, your responsibilities will include: Analysis, Requirements Gathering & Standards Tracking Review current practices at HLSL and Perma.cc and identify requirements for DOI assignment to legal scholarship and web materials. Track developments in legal citation standards related to DOI and ensure project alignment. Evaluation & System/Workflow Design Evaluate options for DOI minting (such as CrossRef membership or other registration methods) and make recommendations. Develop and document criteria and workflows for DOI assignment, in line with existing standards in other fields. Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach Lead outreach to law journals, faculty, clinics, and other stakeholders to establish procedures for DOI registration. Serve as primary liaison to DOI registration agencies to arrange necessary permissions and clarify technical needs. Technical Collaboration & Implementation Collaborate with technical teams at Perma.cc and HLSL to design and pilot the integration of DOI processes into existing systems. Documentation, Policy Development & Reporting Prepare clear documentation and policy recommendations for the ongoing management of DOIs at HLSL and Perma.cc. Prepare interim and final reports summarizing actions taken, challenges, and recommendations for future service management. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills We are looking for people who have: Experience with scholarly communication, metadata, or digital preservation. Familiarity with DOI and other persistent identifier systems. Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills. Experience in law libraries, legal publishing, or digital repository management. Additional Information Appointment End Date: This is a one-year term appointment subject to funding and departmental need. Standard Hours/Schedule: Part-time. 25 hours per week, M-F. Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education. Other Information: This position is open to either remote applicants, or in-person applicants with a hybrid schedule. Remote work is permitted for applicants living more than 50 miles from Harvard campus, based on business needs and manager approval. All remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT and WA). Finalists should expect to interview in person at our Cambridge, Massachusetts campus. Travel may be required for this position as needed, including for quarterly on-site meetings, conferences, and events. All offers are made by HLS Human Resources. Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that the duties and responsibilities can effectively be performed fully remotely at a non-Harvard location. Employees in fully remote positions must work all scheduled hours in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. At the discretion of the department, fully remote employees may occasionally be required on site at a Harvard location. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Work Format: Fully Remote Harvard Job Function: Information Technology Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 058 Department: Library Innovation Lab FLSA Status: Exempt

Develop and maintain web applications for biomedical data discovery and visualization, contributing across the software development lifecycle and integrating AI-driven natural-language systems. | Requires 1–3 years of professional software development experience, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, web framework and API familiarity, and a background in bioinformatics or data visualization; an associate degree is required. | By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Medical School? Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership. You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine. Join our team of researchers, engineers, and designers to shape a future in which humans and AI collaborate to solve the most challenging biological and medical problems! About the Department of Biomedical Informatics The HIDIVE Lab in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School conducts research at the interface of human and artificial intelligence. We create methods and tools that enable humans and machines alike to interact with and generate insights from biomedical data, combining state-of-the-art biomedical informatics, data visualization, and AI/ML techniques across the full spectrum of biomedical data. An overview of recent publications of the lab can be found on Google Scholar. We value diverse viewpoints, creative thinking, and bold initiative in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment. The HIDIVE Lab has an international reputation for creating high impact data visualization tools and we are driven to solve the most challenging design and engineering problems where biomedical data, humans, and AI meet. We would love to have you on our team! Job Description We are seeking a Software Developer with 1-3 years of professional software development experience who wants real ownership of production software and meaningful exposure to biomedical research. Under the guidance of senior developers, you will help integrate a natural-language conversational AI system for exploring biomedical metadata and visualizations into biomedical data portals, including developing APIs and packages to move visualizations in and out of these systems. You will work with researchers, designers, and engineers to build tools that allow scientists to efficiently query, visualize, and understand complex biological data through natural language and direct interaction with visualizations. This role offers an opportunity to develop software at the intersection of AI, scientific discovery, and interactive data visualization - contributing to widely used biomedical data resources and community tools. Core Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web-based software for biomedical data discovery and visualization. Participate fully in the software development life cycle across multiple concurrent projects. Identify, triage, and resolve software bugs and performance bottlenecks using browser developer tools across multiple browsers and devices to ensure a seamless, high-performance user experience. Write tests and documentation, and maintain reliable, open-source code. Participate in code reviews, issue tracking, and iterative product development. Contribute to utility tools for metadata management and file format handling for genomic, single-cell, and bioimaging data (e.g., VCF, BAM, BigWig, BED, OME-NGFF, Zarr, SpatialData, etc.). Containerize workflows using Docker or similar tools for portability and reproducibility. Deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud-based services supporting lab software and data portals. Collaborate with researchers and domain experts to translate scientific needs into software features. Contribute to academic publications, technical reports, and documentation for both lay and specialist audiences. Stay current with emerging technologies in data visualization, AI, software development, and computational data science. Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies, and Code of Conduct. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: 1–3 years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, shell scripting, and modern web frameworks (React, Vue). Familiarity with REST/GraphQL APIs, CSS, and component-based design patterns. Experience with automated testing, version control (e.g., GitHub), and collaborative software development workflows. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Working knowledge of automated testing, version control (e.g., GitHub), and package distribution (e.g., npm, PyPI). Experience with Vitessce, Gosling, D3.js, or similar visualization libraries. Familiarity with WebGL/WebGPU or emerging visualization trends is a plus. Familiarity with LLMs, natural-language interfaces, and AI-powered development tools to improve efficiency and enhance metadata-driven applications. Background in bioinformatics data formats, molecular biology, or genomics/single-cell/spatial biology data. Experience contributing to open-source projects is a strong plus. Additional Information Term: This is a 1 year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position. Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity Other Information: All interviews will be conducted remotely using a video conferencing platform. Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal. #LI-DK1 Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that the duties and responsibilities can effectively be performed fully remotely at a non-Harvard location. Employees in fully remote positions must work all scheduled hours in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. At the discretion of the department, fully remote employees may occasionally be required on site at a Harvard location. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Work Format: Fully Remote Harvard Job Function: Information Technology Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 057 Department: Biomedical Informatics FLSA Status: Exempt

Design, develop, and support complex Oracle APEX applications and database objects, lead technical discussions, perform code reviews, and ensure scalability and security of technology solutions. | At least five years of professional software development experience with strong Oracle APEX and relational database skills, proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, modern web standards, and excellent communication. | By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to understanding our users and devoted to making it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn, and work through the effective use of information technology. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment we are looking for you! More About HUIT: Our Mission: huit.harvard.edu/about We empower the Harvard community with essential and transformative technologies to advance education, knowledge, and discovery. HUIT’s core values are: Human-centered University-focused Innovation-driven Team-oriented IT Academy (designed for IT Staff): HUIT’s IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/. Job Description Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity Other Information: Hybrid - Onsite as needed with advance notice Please provide a cover letter and resume as one document with your application. This position has an 180-day orientation and review period. The Senior Software Engineer serves as an experienced technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting complex software solutions for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). This role works across the full application lifecycle, contributing to technical design decisions, application modernization, and delivery of strategic technology initiatives. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, implement, and support complex Oracle APEX applications, PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, views, and related database objects. Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions that improve scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. Analyze business requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, user-focused technical solutions, meeting directly with stakeholders throughout the application lifecycle. Develop and maintain integrations with institutional and third-party systems using RESTful APIs, Oracle REST Data Services, and related technologies. Perform code reviews and promote development standards, secure coding practices, and documentation across the development team. Participate fully in Agile development processes, including backlog refinement, estimation, sprint planning, testing, deployment, and retrospectives. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, data issues, integration failures, and application defects through root cause analysis, implementing sustainable long-term solutions. Contribute to platform upgrades, security remediation, technical debt reduction, and application modernization initiatives. Evaluate emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and AI-assisted development tools that improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency; support third-party integrations such as APEX Office Print and SerpApi. Support knowledge sharing through technical documentation, cross-training, and mentoring, serving as a technical leader during solution design, code reviews, and troubleshooting. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role. Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: Required: Minimum of 5+ years of professional software development experience, including a strong background in Oracle, APEX 5+ years of experience as an Oracle APEX developer or software engineer in a client-focused organization, including web application development and relational database technology. The following qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn. Minimum of 5+ years of professional software development experience, including a strong background in SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with Oracle REST Data Services, APEX Office Print (AOP), and developing REST-based web services. Experience with Git and source control management, including SQLcl Projects or similar structured deployment tools. Experience with Agile software development methodologies, preferably Scrum. Strong knowledge of application security best practices and secure coding techniques. Experience evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic team environment. Strong understanding of relational database design, data modeling, data integrity, and database implementation practices. Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA standards for web accessibility Certificates and Licenses: Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred. Additional Information LI-BT1 Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Work Format: Hybrid Harvard Job Function: Information Technology Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 058 Department: Harvard University Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt

Lead portfolio governance and demand management to align IT initiatives with institutional priorities and facilitate strategic decision-making. | At least eight years of progressive experience in portfolio management or strategy execution with strong analytical and executive communication skills. | By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Kennedy School? The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference. Job Description The Associate Director, IT Portfolio & Demand Management leads Harvard Kennedy School IT's (HKSIT) department-wide portfolio governance, demand-management, and quarterly planning practices. Working closely with the CIO, Director of Strategy & Innovation, and HKSIT leadership, the role translates School and departmental priorities into an integrated portfolio spanning strategic initiatives, projects, major operational commitments, service improvements, and approved institutional demand. Across this portfolio, commitments are clearly defined with accountable owners, expected outcomes, target dates, dependencies, capacity decisions, and regular executive review. The Associate Director maintains the authoritative view of HKSIT’s material active and proposed work, establishes consistent standards for planning and status reporting, identifies stalled or at-risk commitments, and ensures unresolved issues are brought forward for timely leadership action. The role facilitates decisions about what should start, stop, pause, continue, or be deferred as priorities and organizational capacity change. This position serves as a strategic integrator across planning, operations, governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery. It helps HKSIT engage earlier in institutional conversations so that business needs, desired experiences, expected outcomes, and alternatives are understood before an organizational or technology solution is selected. By connecting early demand and institutional planning with execution, operational support, and outcome review, the role helps leadership understand tradeoffs, remove impediments, and keep commitments aligned with School priorities and available capacity. Through this work, the Associate Director helps HKSIT focus its capacity on the highest-value priorities, execute consistently, and solve the right problems for the School before determining the most appropriate solution. This is a senior leadership position without direct reports. The Associate Director operates through influence, facilitation, organizational judgment, transparent management processes, and executive escalation. Functional leaders and initiative owners retain accountability for delivery, staffing, and results; the Associate Director ensures that material commitments do not remain ownerless, invisible, indefinitely delayed, or disconnected from a leadership decision. Key Duties The Associate Director operates within a clearly defined governance structure that balances strategic oversight, portfolio management, and delivery accountability. The HKSIT Senior Leadership Team establishes strategic direction, aligns enterprise priorities, approves significant resource tradeoffs, and holds leaders accountable for results. The Associate Director translates that direction into an integrated portfolio-management framework by leading demand management, planning, reporting, review, and escalation processes that support timely decisions and make progress, accountability, and follow-through visible. Functional leaders, service owners, and initiative owners retain responsibility for execution, outcomes, staffing decisions within their areas, risk response, and corrective action. Matters requiring cross-functional alignment, significant resource shifts, or changes to strategic priorities are elevated to the HKSIT Senior Leadership Team. Where assigned, project and program managers oversee detailed delivery plans and day-to-day execution for individual initiatives within the broader portfolio framework. Portfolio Governance, Planning & Organizational Coordination Establish and enforce clear portfolio standards for documenting accountable ownership, intended outcomes, priority, status, target dates, dependencies, risks, capacity assumptions, decisions, and measures of success. Maintain the authoritative, comprehensive view of HKSIT’s material active and proposed commitments, including strategic initiatives, projects, annual goals, major service improvements, cross-functional operational commitments, and approved institutional demand. Provide leadership with concise, decision-oriented reporting on portfolio health, competing priorities, resource pressures, unresolved dependencies, and commitments requiring intervention. Identify work that is stalled, inadequately defined, competing for constrained resources, or no longer aligned with organizational priorities, and drive timely review, escalation, reprioritization, or closure. Work across HKSIT leadership so that commitments are clearly defined, appropriately sequenced, and aligned with School priorities and organizational capacity. Translate priorities established by the CIO and HKSIT leadership into an integrated portfolio, coordinated action, and visible follow-through. Maintain a clear record of material portfolio decisions, including work approved, deferred, paused, redirected, or stopped and the rationale for those decisions. Demand Management & Business Engagement Lead and continuously improve HKSIT’s demand-management framework for capturing, clarifying, evaluating, prioritizing, approving, and governing new work. Ensure proposed work is evaluated against existing commitments, strategic value, urgency, risk, dependencies, organizational readiness, and available capacity before it is initiated. Facilitate early discussions with stakeholders to clarify business needs, desired experiences, intended outcomes, affected populations, dependencies, constraints, and measures of success before implementation approaches are selected. Apply Business Relationship Management, business analysis, and Business Process Improvement techniques to evaluate needs through multiple organizational lenses, including process, policy, roles, training, communications, organizational change, data, and technology. Develop clear options and recommendations that enable leadership to make informed decisions regarding priority, sequencing, resource allocation, sponsorship, and institutional investment. Establish criteria and governance checkpoints that prevent material work from beginning without sufficient definition, ownership, priority, sponsorship, and capacity. Quarterly Planning & Organizational Accountability Lead HKSIT’s quarterly planning and review process, integrating departmental commitments, annual goals, strategic initiatives, major operational work, and emerging demand. Facilitate explicit decisions about what should start, continue, pause, stop, or be deferred when priorities, risks, or organizational capacity change. Maintain and continuously improve HKSIT’s planning, reporting, and portfolio-management environment using Smartsheet or successor platforms. Establish a consistent reporting cadence and clear expectations for leaders and work owners to provide timely, accurate, decision-ready information. Convene recurring portfolio and planning reviews that focus on commitments, outcomes, capacity, risks, dependencies, tradeoffs, decisions, and required leadership action rather than status reporting alone. Surface missed commitments, unclear ownership, stale status, and unresolved impediments promptly and escalate issues that cannot be resolved through normal coordination. Make commitments and progress transparent, recognize accomplishments, and reinforce a culture in which risks are raised early and ownership is clear. Work with HKSIT leaders to keep commitments realistic, actively managed, and aligned with available organizational capacity. Performance, Outcomes & Continuous Improvement Analyze data from Smartsheet, project portfolios, operational metrics, ServiceNow, and other systems to identify service pressures, trends, delivery risks, capacity constraints, and opportunities for improvement. Develop meaningful portfolio, demand, operational, and outcome metrics that support executive decision-making, organizational planning, and continuous improvement. Establish practices for reviewing whether completed initiatives and service improvements achieved their intended business, operational, or institutional outcomes. Use outcome reviews, lessons learned, and performance data to improve future prioritization, planning, investment, and delivery practices. Design, implement, and continuously improve portfolio management, demand management, planning, governance, reporting, and related operational processes that strengthen HKSIT’s effectiveness. Evaluate existing operating models and introduce practical improvements that simplify work, clarify decision rights, strengthen accountability, improve visibility, and increase consistent execution. Stakeholder Engagement & Organizational Facilitation Build productive relationships with stakeholders across Harvard Kennedy School and the broader Harvard community. Facilitate conversations that help departments define institutional needs, evaluate alternatives, establish priorities, and build consensus around practical, executable paths forward. Help diverse stakeholder groups navigate ambiguity by integrating perspectives from strategy, governance, finance, operations, business processes, communications, organizational change, data, and technology. Identify initiatives requiring broader institutional coordination, governance, executive sponsorship, or cross-School decision-making. Communicate priorities, decisions, tradeoffs, dependencies, risks, and capacity constraints clearly and constructively. Support HKSIT’s continued evolution from a technology service provider toward a strategic institutional partner. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience A complete application must include a resume and cover letter. Additional Qualifications and Skills: Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in portfolio management, program management, demand management, business relationship management, business analysis, organizational operations, strategy execution, or a related field. Demonstrated experience managing complex portfolios that include projects, operational commitments, and cross-functional initiatives. Experience developing and operating portfolio management, planning, governance, workflow, prioritization, or organizational reporting processes. Demonstrated experience establishing accountability mechanisms, identifying delivery risks, and facilitating timely resolution or executive escalation. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience using operational and portfolio data to identify trends, risks, capacity constraints, and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to facilitate decisions involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, limited capacity, and organizational ambiguity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing concise executive-level analyses, recommendations, decisions, and presentations. Experience in higher education or another complex, decentralized organization. Experience with Business Relationship Management, Business Process Improvement, business analysis, Lean, organizational change management, IT service management, Agile, or continuous improvement practices. Experience using ServiceNow, Smartsheet, or comparable portfolio, service-management, workflow, and reporting platforms. Relevant professional certification in portfolio or program management, Business Relationship Management, business analysis, process improvement, organizational change, IT service management, or related disciplines. Curiosity, sound judgment, executive presence, comfort operating in ambiguity, and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. Core Competencies Ability to create practical structure and forward movement in ambiguous environments by helping stakeholders clarify problems, surface assumptions, evaluate alternatives, and agree on executable paths forward. Strong systems thinking, with the ability to recognize relationships among people, process, governance, technology, data, finance, capacity, and organizational strategy. Ability to translate complex organizational issues into clear decisions, accountable commitments, and practical recommendations. Demonstrated success influencing organizational outcomes without direct authority while maintaining constructive relationships with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups. Strong organizational judgment, including knowing when to facilitate discussion, when to recommend a decision, when to challenge incomplete information, and when to escalate an issue requiring executive attention. Ability to balance transparency and accountability with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. Ability to frame issues from an institutional perspective rather than the perspective of a single department, project, service, or technology platform. Comfort holding peers and senior colleagues to agreed planning and reporting expectations through clear processes, credible data, and consistent follow-through. Additional Information Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal Other Information: This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA and required to work in person a minimum of 3 days/week. Application Instructions: A complete application must include a resume and cover letter. Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Work Format: Hybrid Harvard Job Function: Information Technology Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 059 Department: Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt

Design and develop complex software systems for large-scale research projects focusing on generative AI and public policy tools. | At least five years of experience with strong background in computer science or related fields and proficiency in generative AI pipelines and full-stack development preferred. | By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join the Harvard Kennedy School? The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference. Job Description The Computational Policy Lab at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with specialized expertise in software development, generative AI, and data science. This position is housed within the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Through teaching and research at the Harvard Kennedy School and its program of visiting fellows, conferences and initiatives, the Center is at the forefront of its area of inquiry. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Core responsibilities encompass specialized tasks including: Independently perform complex applications/web development for projects of large to very large size and complexity Design and develop complex software systems for large-scale research projects, with a focus on education technology, the delivery of public benefits, and generative AI-based tools. Leverage recent breakthroughs in machine learning and natural language processing to build, test, and deploy advanced algorithmic tools that underpin rigorous empirical research in real-world environments. Lead and collaborate on technically challenging projects involving AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and large-scale experimentation. Contribute to the design and execution of randomized controlled trials and other empirical methods used to evaluate the impact of AI-driven interventions. Collaborate closely with other researchers to translate theoretical models and experimental designs into high-performance, production-ready systems. Co-author or contribute to academic publications and technical reports intended for peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and lay audiences. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and research developments related to AI, computational social science, and causal inference. Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards, policies and Code of Conduct. Projects you will work on include, but are not limited to: AI in Education: We are designing and testing AI-powered technologies that go beyond generic tools like ChatGPT to provide tailored support for student learning. Our flagship tool, PingPong, is currently being evaluated through a large-scale randomized experiment across universities and community colleges nationwide. In addition, we are piloting innovations such as virtual lectures, personalized student diagnostics, and teacher co-pilot tools. This role will help design, implement, and scale these technologies so they can be rigorously tested and used in real classroom settings. AI in Public Policy: We are engineering AI systems that improve public service delivery and decision-making. Examples include tools that assist county prosecutors in making unbiased charging decisions, help public defender clients to avoid jail time due to missed court dates, and support adjudicators as they process unemployment insurance claims. In this role, you will work on building robust, production-quality systems that can be deployed in high-stakes government environments where reliability, fairness, and performance are critical. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience in computer science, data science, or a closely related field, with a strong emphasis on advanced software engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and empirical research methodologies Experience working with generative AI pipelines. Experience deploying software in a cloud environment. Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Full stack development experience with Python / TypeScript and familiarity with Svelte / React preferred. Additional Information Appointment End Date: This is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment, ending one year from date of hire, with the possibility of renewal Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education Other Information: This position is based on campus in Cambridge, MA, and required to work on campus 3 days/week. Applications must include the following, or they will be considered incomplete: Resume Cover letter including: A link to a piece of code on GitHub that you wrote, ideally something that demonstrates your technical skills and you’d enjoy walking us through if you were selected for an interview A short description of the project you linked to Confirmation that you are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for at least two years Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Work Format: Hybrid Harvard Job Function: Information Technology Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 058 Department: Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy FLSA Status: Exempt

Champion data privacy and information security by facilitating awareness, system fortification, vulnerability management, data safety reviews, risk assessments, and advising faculty and staff. | Minimum five years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience with strong applied cybersecurity and privacy knowledge plus excellent communication and collaboration skills. | By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to understanding our users and devoted to making it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn, and work through the effective use of information technology. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment we are looking for you! More About HUIT: Our Mission: huit.harvard.edu/about We empower the Harvard community with essential and transformative technologies to advance education, knowledge, and discovery. HUIT’s core values are: Human-centered University-focused Innovation-driven Team-oriented IT Academy (designed for IT Staff): HUIT’s IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/. Job Description This role champions data privacy and information security (PrivSec) throughout FAS, with the goal of facilitating awareness, system fortification, vulnerability management, privacy initiatives, and incident response — all in close alignment with the university's PrivSec program. This position reports up to the University Information Security and Data Privacy Office. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate awareness of PrivSec risks, policies, and safeguards. Ensure FAS systems are fortified to university PrivSec standards. Implement effective and sustainable vulnerability management processes across FAS systems. Promulgate university-wide PrivSec initiatives throughout FAS. Conduct data safety reviews in support of research projects. Perform PrivSec risk assessments. Maintain awareness of PrivSec threats and trends. Serve as a trusted advisor to FAS faculty, staff, and students on PrivSec matters. Prepare and provide PrivSec briefings to FAS members. Report PrivSec metrics for FAS to the University Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer on a quarterly basis. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role. Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: The following qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn. Deep understanding of applied cybersecurity. Familiarity with applied privacy. Comfort with complex higher-education environments, including frequent interactions with faculty and researchers. Excellent communication skills, including presentations. Highly collaborative and diplomatic, with a can-do spirit. Demonstrated growth mindset. Additional Information Working Conditions: Onsite work is performed in an office setting Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity Other Information: Please provide a cover letter and resume as one document with your application. This position has an 180-day orientation and review period. #LI-BT1 Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Work Format: Hybrid Harvard Job Function: Information Technology Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 058 Department: Harvard University Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt

Champion data privacy and information security by facilitating awareness, system fortification, and vulnerability management, conducting risk assessments, and advising faculty and staff. | Minimum five years of relevant experience or post-secondary education, with strong preference for applied cybersecurity and privacy standards in higher education. | By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals. Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to understanding our users and devoted to making it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn, and work through the effective use of information technology. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment we are looking for you! More About HUIT: Our Mission: huit.harvard.edu/about We empower the Harvard community with essential and transformative technologies to advance education, knowledge, and discovery. HUIT’s core values are: Human-centered University-focused Innovation-driven Team-oriented IT Academy (designed for IT Staff): HUIT’s IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/. Job Description This role champions data privacy and information security (PrivSec) throughout FAS, with the goal of facilitating awareness, system fortification, vulnerability management, privacy initiatives, and incident response — all in close alignment with the university's PrivSec program. This position reports up to the University Information Security and Data Privacy Office. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate awareness of PrivSec risks, policies, and safeguards. Ensure FAS systems are fortified to university PrivSec standards. Implement effective and sustainable vulnerability management processes across FAS systems. Promulgate university-wide PrivSec initiatives throughout FAS. Conduct data safety reviews in support of research projects. Perform PrivSec risk assessments. Maintain awareness of PrivSec threats and trends. Serve as a trusted advisor to FAS faculty, staff, and students on PrivSec matters. Prepare and provide PrivSec briefings to FAS members. Report PrivSec metrics for FAS to the University Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer on a quarterly basis. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role. Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience Additional Qualifications and Skills: The following qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn. Deep understanding of applied cybersecurity. Familiarity with applied privacy. Comfort with complex higher-education environments, including frequent interactions with faculty and researchers. Excellent communication skills, including presentations. Highly collaborative and diplomatic, with a can-do spirit. Demonstrated growth mindset. Additional Information Working Conditions: Onsite work is performed in an office setting Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position Pre-Employment Screening: Identity Other Information: Please provide a cover letter and resume as one document with your application. This position has an 180-day orientation and review period. #LI-BT1 Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 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 Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Work Format: Hybrid Harvard Job Function: Information Technology Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 058 Department: Harvard University Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt