Director's Office: High-Impact Projects Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Project Manager for the Directors Office within CSAIL. The role will partner directly with the CSAIL Director to advance strategic priorities, lead high-visibility projects, and oversee daily office operations.

The candidate will craft executive communications, briefings, and presentations; collaborate with senior leaders and external partners; and supervise administrative staff to ensure outcomes align with directorate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of four years in project or program management or related field.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-visibility initiatives on the Director’s behalf and translate goals into executed plans.
• Manage the Director’s Office operations and administration on a day-to-day basis.
• Draft executive-level correspondence, briefings, and presentations.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and external partners to advance priorities.
• Supervise administrative staff and ensure effective team operations.

Skills

Project management

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Project Manager for the Directors Office within CSAIL. The role will partner directly with the CSAIL Director to advance strategic priorities, lead high-visibility projects, and oversee daily office operations.

The candidate will craft executive communications, briefings, and presentations; collaborate with senior leaders and external partners; and supervise administrative staff to ensure outcomes align with directorate goals.