Mgmt 3, Program & Project Admin, SRS

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Program Manager for the Research Laboratory of Electronics will play a central role, working collaboratively and independently on behalf of the Faculty Director. This role provides operational leadership, working closely with various stakeholders including the faculty director, faculty leadership, collaborators across MIT, and a broad range of external partners. This position is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial, and highly organized individual who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving strategies to foster greater collaboration on campus, in government, and industry through cross-sector collaboration. The Waves, Bits & Molecules Laboratory (WBML) is a new initiative focused on innovation in semiconductor technology for health sciences. The pioneering research focuses on innovation in semiconductors, biology, machine learning, and material science toward an intelligent closed-loop system of non- or minimally invasive sensors and actuators enabling personalized and periodic monitoring of biomarkers to improve healthcare and wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferred in a related field (engineering, life sciences, physical sciences or business)
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in program management, higher education, or physical sciences innovation
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in or with academic institutions, research programs, faculty and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• A high level of discretion, tact, and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MIT systems, structures, and policies
• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, business.)
• Experience managing large, multi-stakeholder academic or research initiatives
• Research Administration experience in higher ed & academic sponsored research environments

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership
• Drive strategies to foster greater collaboration on campus, in government, and industry through cross-sector collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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