4+ years in project/program management or executive office operations
Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging senior leaders
Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing in fast-paced settings
Proficient with productivity and collaboration tools
Responsibilities
Lead high-visibility initiatives and special projects for the Director
Manage day-to-day operations of the Director's Office
Translate the Director's goals into actionable plans and outcomes
Supervise administrative staff to ensure efficient office operations
Draft executive-level correspondence, briefings, and presentations
Coordinate engagements with internal and external stakeholders
Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
Engagement in high-impact projects within a prestigious lab
Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities
Potential for professional growth and development
Flexibility with occasional evening or weekend work
Full Job Description
Posting Description PROJECT MANAGER - DIRECTORS OFFICE, Comp Sci & Artificial Intelligence Lab , will be reporting directly to the CSAIL Director and be the Director's trusted partner for advancing the strategic priorities of the laboratory. The Project Manager 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.
The full job description link here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6b183q9sot9n0pk0pxl79/Project_Manager_DIRO_Job_Desc_Sept_2026.docx?rlkey=sijxo5pvvqezx251hywq6nfw2&st=03ls80lc&dl=0
Job Requirements REQUIRED : 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; and deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
Occasional evening or weekend work in support of Director's Office activities; occasional domestic travel.
10/5/2026
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
