Program Manager at the EPFL AI Center and the Swiss National AI Institute
EPFLEPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.
The EPFL Al Center focuses on advancing research, education and innovation in Al at EPFL and beyond. It is at the core of a vibrant EPFL community and dynamic external ecosystem that includes a large number of partners and stakeholders in Al, including academia, industry, government, and international organisations.Do you have relevant experience in program management, in research, education and innovation? Are you passionate about driving positive impact in our society through AI? Are you motivated to help EPFL unleash its enormous potential in AI and position the institution at the forefront of AI in Switzerland and worldwide?
To supplement our team of EPFL AI Center, we seek a dynamic program manager with a can-do mindset. In this role, you will be in charge of the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and academic programs in close coordination with our Swiss National AI Institute leadership and with the EPFL AI Center.
Please note that only applications meeting the criteria of the advertisement will be considered.
Your mission will be to develop and execute strategic initiatives and research programs in EPFL AI Center and the Swiss National AI Institute, especially activities related to the SwissAI research initiative, and manage the whole lifecycle of projects. In the course of this, you will interact with a large number of stakeholders in- and outside EPFL, and collaborate tightly with ETHZ AI Center.
As part of the EPFL AI Center and Swiss National AI Institute teams, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Managing projects and programs end-to-end, coordinating broadly with EPFL researchers, SwissAI Principal Investigators, local stakeholders as well as ETHZ AI Center;
- Driving related engagement with large numbers of EPFL-internal and -external stakeholders from academia, industry, and politics (among others) at in-person or virtual events;
- Developing and managing the broader SwissAI initiative program portfolio, including running Call for Proposals processes;
- Promoting the EPFL AI Center and the Swiss National AI Institute, managing our extensive partner network, and building our ecosystem in Switzerland and beyond
- Degree in science (Master or Doctorate), demonstrating in-depth understanding of entrepreneurial or project management processes and solid scientific expertise, ideally in AI;
- Passion for the field of AI;
- At least 3 years of of relevant experience, ideally in a dynamic environment;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities;
- Proven track record in project management including its underlying methodologies and techniques;
- Work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on goals and problem-solving, being proactive, managing uncertainty;
- Desire to create wider impact through your work;
- Familiarity with research and education sectors;
- Abilities for personal interactions;
- Attention to detail and excellent communication skills;
- Proficiency in English and French.
- Proficiency in English and French.
- Excellent working conditions
- An opportunity to develop in a multicultural and stimulating environment
- A very dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international working environment
Contract Start Date : 09/01/2026
Activity Rate : 100,00
Contract Type: CDD
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Reference: 2298
