Portfolio Manager, IDE

MIT • Cambridge, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Portfolio Manager administers and implements operational activities for a portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored research projects at the MIT Sloan Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE). The role may encompass administration, finance, compliance, communications and outreach, and other functions. The Portfolio Manager represents projects to internal and external stakeholders, contributes to strategic planning and project and portfolio operations, and develops, executes, and manages project plans and proposals.

The position manages activities and strategies to support effective and efficient project and portfolio operations. It serves as the primary administrative contact for researchers on IDE-sponsored and non-sponsored projects, supporting communications with the MIT IDE team and facilitating knowledge transfer and outreach. The Portfolio Manager also coordinates onboarding and offboarding for temporary and permanent researchers—including Postdoctoral Associates, Research Assistants, and Visiting Fellows—in collaboration with each project's Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three years of administrative, operations, and/or project or program management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Positive, can-do attitude, high energy level, and willingness to learn new technologies, software, and processes.
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with project management and data analytics tools such as Asana, Jira, Monday, Excel, Microsoft Power BI, or Tableau.
• Ability to work in person at MIT Sloan at least 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement operational activities for a portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored research projects.
• Support project and portfolio functions that may include administration, finance, compliance, communications, and outreach.
• Represent projects to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input into strategic planning and project and portfolio operations.
• Develop, execute, and manage project plans and proposals.
• Manage activities and strategies to ensure effective and efficient project and portfolio operations.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for researchers on IDE-sponsored and non-sponsored projects.
• Support communications with the MIT IDE team and facilitate knowledge transfer and outreach activities.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for temporary and permanent researchers, including Postdoctoral Associates, Research Assistants, and Visiting Fellows, working with each project's Principal Investigator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level