Sr. Program Manager, Special Programs

About the role

The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary operational lead for Code+ and plays an important role across the broader Special Programs portfolio. This position works at the intersection of technology, education, and partnership development to create impactful experiences that help students build technical skills, gain practical experience, and explore pathways into technology-related careers. Working with faculty, researchers, technology leaders, industry professionals, and program staff, the Senior Program Manager helps identify meaningful challenges, develop project opportunities, and support teams as they create solutions with the potential for real-world impact and long-term adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Code+ program
• Develop project-based learning opportunities
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and engagement activities
• Identify emerging technology trends

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Strong project and program management skills
• Experience working with or understanding technology domains
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing technology-focused experiential learning, student engagement, career development, workforce development, or educational programs, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Experience working with software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, cloud technologies, research computing, or related technology initiatives.
• Experience building partnerships and collaborating with faculty, researchers, technology leaders, industry partners, sponsors, donors, employers, or other external stakeholders.
• Experience developing communications, marketing, outreach, or recruitment materials across digital and print channels.
• Familiarity with technology platforms that support program administration, communications, recruitment, engagement, relationship management, assessment, and reporting.

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel required
• Occasional evening/weekend work required
• Hybrid eligible position

Benefits

Duke offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information, please visit Duke’s benefits page.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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