Interdisciplinary Research Program Manager

Interdisciplinary Research Program Manager Part-time Work Format: Fully On-Site Harvard Job Function: General Administration Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Salary Grade: 056 FLSA Status: Non-exempt Company Description 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 Graduate School of Design? The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) educates design, research, and scholarship leaders to make a resilient, just, and beautiful world. The GSD offers degree programs across a range of design disciplines-architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, design engineering, and real estate-as well as advanced research programs that cut across these disciplines and a robust public program of lectures, exhibitions, and publications. The immense variety of people, programs, and ideas at the School sustains a vibrant and rich environment for learning, inquiry, and collaboration, unlike any other design school. For more information about Harvard GSD see: https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/ .

NOTE: This position is a benefits eligible, ½ time (17.5 hours/week) Term appointment for 1 year with the possibility of continuation depending on funding.

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Green Buildings and Cities, the Interdisciplinary Research Program Manager will support the coordination and success of this interdisciplinary initiative, a dedicated team member will organize biweekly meetings co-led by thrust representatives, ensuring regular progress updates, cross-team alignment, and timely course corrections. This individual will serve as a central point of communication, facilitating effective information sharing across the project’s three integrated research thrusts—advanced thermal materials, intelligent building-scale systems, and cooperative urban-scale energy management. They will also be responsible for drafting internal and external reports that document project milestones, synthesize research outcomes, and communicate progress to key stakeholders. In addition to supporting integration across disciplines, this team member will facilitate collaboration with industry partners, ensuring that practical insights from the field inform the design and scalable deployment of project innovations. They will also coordinate the preparation and submission of proposals for extramural funding, helping to sustain and expand the project’s research and implementation efforts. This role is essential to advancing the project’s mission of scaling HouseZero®-inspired innovations into interconnected, energy-efficient communities and delivering impactful, real-world solutions to climate challenges. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate Cross-Team Coordination : Organize and co-lead biweekly meetings with representatives from each of the three research thrusts to ensure progress tracking, cross-team alignment, and timely decision-making. Serve as a Communication Hub : Maintain clear and consistent information flow among research teams, leadership, and partners. Documentation & Reporting : Draft comprehensive internal and external reports to document milestones, synthesize outcomes, and communicate progress to stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with industry partners and external stakeholders to integrate practical insights into the research and deployment strategy. Proposal Development : Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of proposals for extramural funding to sustain and expand the initiative. Strategic Integration : Ensure cohesion across the three research thrusts, advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and impact. Mission Advancement : Help scale HouseZero®-inspired innovations into