Project Manager, Director's Office

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

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