Senior Program Manager, Special Programs (Code+)
Duke's Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports a portfolio of Special Programs that connect students with meaningful technology experiences, professional networks, and opportunities to apply their skills beyond the classroom. Through programs such as Code+, Duke Technology Scholars (DTech), Data Fellowship, and the broader +Programs community, students work alongside faculty, researchers, technology leaders, and industry professionals to address real-world challenges and explore emerging technologies. Many projects result in tools, applications, analyses, and services that continue beyond the program and support research, teaching, operations, and other university priorities.
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.
Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor's degree required
- 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
Be Bold.- 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
Duke's Office of Information Technology supports a dynamic portfolio of programs that connect students with real-world technology experiences.
At Duke, you'll work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts student success. Learn more about Duke's benefits at https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.
