Senior Research Program Manager **Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States** **New** Administration Post Date 6 hours ago Requisition # 105853 **About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution** **:** The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs. Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity. **JOB PURPOSE** **:** The Senior Program Manager will lead the successful execution of the Tata US-India Innovation Initiative at the Hoover Institution. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing the Initiative’s key activities to expand and deepen India-US collaboration, dialogue, and innovation. This Hoover-Tata partnership will establish ongoing programming to facilitate the exchange of ideas, expertise, and talent through regular co-located engagement in India and at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. The Initiative will serve as a hub for India-US collaboration, dialogue, and the exchange of talent to inform and strengthen bilateral relations across multiple strategic areas Working under the general direction of faculty and senior Hoover management, the Senior Program Manager will develop, implement, and administer the Initiative’s vision, strategy, and goals. This includes participating in strategic planning, long-range goal setting, and cultivating partnerships in both India and the United States to maximize the Initiative’s impact. This position will execute the Initiative's strategic vision, coordinate activities such as fellowships, roundtables, summits, and policy seminars, and manage the exchange of scholars, practitioners, and students between India and the United States. The Senior Program Manager will serve as the central point of contact, ensuring seamless coordination between the Hoover Institution, Tata Sons, and internal and external stakeholders, while delivering impactful research, policy recommendations, and program outputs that strengthen bilateral relations. With a focus on innovation policy, emerging technologies, energy partnerships, talent development, and geopolitical security, the Senior Program Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the Initiative’s objectives and the program’s impact. **CORE DUTIES** ***:** + · Manage the Initiative by identifying areas of focus and manage key activities aligned with the program’s goals. Conduct outreach to stakeholders across Hoover, Stanford, Tata, academia, policy, and industry, and assign resources strategically to ensure impactful program outcomes. Provide recommendations for Initiative improvements that generate policy dialogues and recommendations. + Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs. Build and strengthen relationships with development partners, academic institutions, government entities, and private sector stakeholders. + Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research. + Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function. + Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes. + Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities. Craft content that highlights the achievements and goals of the Initiative, building credibility with internal and external stakeholders, collaborators, and policymakers. + Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability. + May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients. + Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding. + Coach and mentor program staff. * _The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._ **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** **:** **Education & Experience** : Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree in a relevant field such as international relations, public policy, or business administration preferred given the complexity of the initiative’s focus area. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** : + Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources. + Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization. + Ability to oversee and direct staff. + Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans **Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** : + At least three to five years of relevant experience in program management, partnership development, or related fields, preferably within an academic or international policy context. + Strong background in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, including academic institutions, government entities, and private-sector partners. + Experience in organizing and coordinating high-level events, such as summits, fellowships, or research roundtables. + Proven ability to work with international teams and engage with senior-level stakeholders across the US and India. + Experience managing a budget, including budget planning, allocation, and tracking, to ensure the efficient use of program funds and financial sustainability. + Demonstrated ability to develop financial plans, secure funding, and manage resource allocation to meet program objectives. + Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least twice per year. **Certifications and Licenses** : + None **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** ***:** + Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. + Frequently sitting. + Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. + Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl. * _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form._ **WORKING CONDITIONS** **:** + May work extended hours, evenings or weekends. + May travel locally. + Occasional overnight travel. **The expected pay range for this position is $116,849-$148,275 per annum.** **Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.** **At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.** **WORK STANDARDS** **:** + Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations. + Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu. _Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._ Additional Information + **Schedule: Full-time** + **Job Code: 4122** + **Employee Status: Regular** + **Grade: J** + **Requisition ID: 105853** + **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**