Project Manager, Director's Office

MIT • Cambridge, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Director's Office, will report directly to the CSAIL Director and serve as the Director’s trusted partner for advancing the strategic priorities of the laboratory. This role leads high-visibility initiatives and special projects on the Director’s behalf, manages the day-to-day operations and administration of the Director's Office, ensures that the Director's goals are translated into well-executed plans, engagements, and outcomes, and supervises administrative staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of four years of experience in project or program management, strategic initiatives, executive office operations, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from concept to completion, including scope, budgets, and timelines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including drafting executive-level correspondence, briefings, and presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working with senior leaders and external partners
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize among competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools
• Comfort adopting new administrative systems
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment

Responsibilities

• Lead high-visibility initiatives and special projects on the Director’s behalf.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and administration of the Director's Office.
• Ensure that the Director’s goals are translated into well-executed plans, engagements, and outcomes.
• Supervise administrative staff.

What This Job Offers

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