Operations Manager - EPFL AI Center

Mission

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.

To complement and lead our team, we seek a dynamic Operations Manager who will support the 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, financial management and effective coordination among internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Finance management, including account and budget management, controlling and reporting
• Operational implementation of AI Center’s strategic initiatives
• Day-to-day management of the AI Center’s operations
• Workplace management
• Supervision of administrative tasks
• Supporting of a broad and diverse fundraising strategy

Additional responsibilities in close collaboration with the AI Center team members:

• Support of research programs
• Support of industry partnership programs
• Support of public relationships, including events with ipartners

Profile

• Higher education in business administration, finance, accounting or equivalent through experience
• Proven experience in day-to-day operational management, including administrative, financial, and organizational processes
• A previous work experience in academia, or in the Swiss higher education system is an asset
• Strong numerical skills, particularly in preparing financial reports and forecasts, as well as audits
• Project management experience is an asset
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Practical, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
• Experience in small team supervision ideally in a dynamic and agile environment
• Interest in AI-related topics and innovation
• Fluency in both English and French.

We offer

• Excellent working conditions
• An opportunity to develop in a multicultural and stimulating environment
• A very dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international working environment

Informations

Contract Start Date : October 1, 2026

Activity Rate : 80.00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year, renewable

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