Operations Manager - EPFL AI Center (100 % - W/M)
Mission
The Operations Manager will support the Academic Directors in the practical implementation, operational management, and coordination of the activities of the EPFL AI Center. This role emphasizes hands-on execution, administrative oversight, and effective coordination among internal and external stakeholders.
Principales tâches et responsabilités
- Operational implementation of AI Center’s strategic initiatives under the direction of the Academic Directors.
- Day-to-day management of the AI Center’s operations, including budget management and reporting.
- Management and coordination of ongoing projects, programs and initiatives developed by the Center
- Implementation of a broad and diverse fundraising strategy
Additional responsibilities in close collaboration with the AI Center team members:
- Relationship management with partner organizations (educational institutions, industry partners, governmental agencies, NGOs, etc.)
- Support of industry partnership programs
- Support of innovation and technology transfer programs
- Support of public relationships, including events with institutional and industrial partners.
Profil
- Preferably PhD degree in AI related discipline, or master's degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 3-5 years of AI or tech industry or equivalent experience
- Familiarity or interest in understanding the Swiss higher education system.
- Experience in team and project management, ideally in a dynamic and agile environment
- Experience in fundraising (public and/or private funding)
- Strong sense of organization and responsibility, strong entrepreneurial spirit
- Fluency in English and good control of French. Knowledge of German and/or Italian is a plus.
Nous offrons
- Excellent working conditions.
- An opportunity to develop in a multicultural and stimulating environment.
- A very dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international working environment.
Informations
Date d'entrée en fonction : 01/06/2025
Taux d'occupation : 100.00
Type de contrat : CDD
Durée : 1 year, renewable
Référence : 1527