EPFL, l’École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, est l’un des campus universitaires les plus dynamiques d’Europe et s’inscrit dans le top 20 mondial de nombreux classements académiques. L’EPFL compte plus de 6'500 membres du personnel qui font vivre les trois missions principales de l’École : l’éducation, la recherche et l’innovation. Le campus de l’EPFL offre un cadre de travail exceptionnel au cœur d’une communauté de plus de 18'500 personnes, dont près de 14'000 étudiant·e·s et 4'000 chercheur·euse·s issu·e·s de plus de 120 nationalités différentes
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
Excellent working conditions
An opportunity to develop in a multicultural and stimulating environment
A very dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international working environment