Research Manager - Remote

Overview

The Research Manager will lead analyses and coordinate research projects at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, focusing on education policy and data-driven decision-making.

In Short

• Lead development of new analyses and research questions.
• Write pre-analysis plans and coordinate workflows.
• Guide others in statistical methods and programming tasks.
• Manage project timelines and quality standards.
• Present research findings to diverse audiences.
• Train and supervise junior staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Ensure effective communication within the team.
• Work in a hybrid format with both in-person and remote responsibilities.
• Possibility of position continuation after one year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience in project and people management.
• Strong skills in statistical software, particularly Stata.
• Ability to manage multiple staff and projects.
• Experience with data from varied sources.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and their applications.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in education or public sector preferred.
• Masters or doctorate degree strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave.
• Health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Commuter benefits and campus perks.