"Senior Technical Project Manager"

Posting Description

SENIOR TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER, Open Learning’s Engineering & Products, will accelerate MIT Learn, the Institute's unified platform for non-degree learning. This high-impact role reports to the CTO and is suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, blending project management discipline with product instincts. Key responsibilities include turning complex strategy into actionable roadmaps, driving urgent delivery across multiple teams (engineering, product, UX/design), proactively managing risks and dependencies, and pushing for clarity when requirements are ambiguous. The role involves facilitating trade-offs and delivering concise status updates, with a focus on introducing lightweight processes to improve efficiency. Recent initiatives include building AI learning tools like AskTim and launching Universal AI. Success is defined by enabling features to launch with focused scope and predictable delivery, helping teams operate with greater clarity and efficiency, and ensuring initiatives progress rather than stalling. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity, focuses on meaningful outcomes, takes ownership, and can influence priorities.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience in technical software projects with a startup-level pace and ownership; strong understanding of web platforms, APIs, and deployment workflows, along with proven success in shipping complex features autonomously, excellent communication, and the ability to influence without authority.

The Senior Technical Project Manager is required to work in person, on campus, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, three days per week. The in-person requirement is determined by the Vice Provost, Open Learning and is subject to change based on the needs of Open Learning and MIT.