Auto req ID: 67352BR Job Code: 360058 Admin Offcr/SrIndiv Contrib Department: Library Innovation Lab Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title: Senior Partnerships Manager Salary Grade: 058 Time Status: Full-time Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 7 years of relevant work experience. Additional Qualifications and Skills: We are looking for people who have: An interest in developing a high-level understanding of AI and a desire to guide AI toward the public interest. Experience working at or with knowledge institutions including library, academic, or government organizations. A proven track record of developing and managing a large network of business relationships, whether nonprofit or commercial. An ability to work independently in developing new opportunities, from idea to execution, while also collaborating with a technical team. Experience working within early stage or high velocity companies and organizations. Job Summary: The Institutional Data Initiative (IDI) is a new research center working to advance society’s relationship with knowledge by expanding access to, and deepening our understanding of, the data that underpins AI. By collaborating with library, government, and academic institutions to publish their knowledge collections as AI training sets, IDI seeks to empower those institutions and the cultures they represent. Position Description: As a Senior Partnerships Manager, you will: Develop relationships at library, academic, and government institutions across the globe. Develop outreach strategies to connect with institutions and their stakeholders, including through both warm and cold connections, and systems for tracking progress. Attend conferences to represent IDI and expand the initiative’s footprint. Find and document collaboration opportunities, including detailed analysis of corpora against a range of criteria. Work with IDI’s technical team members to understand capabilities and capacity. Convene stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and to manage expectations. Help build the IDI research community by onboarding and interacting with institutional partners within IDI’s community platforms. Working Conditions: Travel is required for quarterly on-site meetings. Occasional travel for conferences and events as needed. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. Benefits: We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include: Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, and more. Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation. Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including reduced tuition through participating Harvard graduate schools. Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost. Work Format: This position works a combination of on-campus and remote work based on business needs and manager approval. J-18808-Ljbffr