Program Manager - Education and Innovation — EPFL
NewCHF 83'500 - 126'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 83'500 - 126'500
Role overview
About the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC)
The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) is a national research infrastructure in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), founded by EPFL and ETH Zurich. Its mission
to enable data-driven science and innovation for societal impact
- About the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC)
- The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) is a national research infrastructure in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), founded by EPFL and ETH Zurich. Its mission
- Main duties and responsibilities include Continuing education and events
- The ideal candidate has:
- Proven experience in program or project management, ideally in continuing education, innovation, or technology transfer.
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities include Continuing education and events
Key requirements
- The ideal candidate has:
- Proven experience in program or project management, ideally in continuing education, innovation, or technology transfer.
- Good understanding of data science and AI, and of the Swiss academic and innovation landscape.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills with stakeholders ranging from executives to researchers.
- Experience organizing events such as conferences, workshops, or hackathons.
- A master or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., data science, engineering, business, education) or equivalent professional experience
- is an advantage. Fluency in English and French;
- German is a plus. We offer
- A meaningful role at the heart of the Swiss data science and AI ecosystem, in partnership with EPFL and ETH Zurich. A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and international team.
- Attractive employment conditions in line with ETH Domain standards, and flexible working arrangements.
- Continuous learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge research and innovation.
- We actively promote a healthy work-life balance in the workplace.
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your onloine application including a letter, CV and diploma(s).
Contacts
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. For further in
Company and context
- Independently develop and manage training offerings for executives, AI experts, and the broader workforce of partner organizations: qualifying leads, scoping and designing programs, and overseeing their delivery.
- Design, plan, and run community-building events (hackathons, conferences, workshops) to strengthen our network and showcase the institution’s expertise.
- Represent the organisation with academic and non-academic entities and continuing-education partners, and actively develop collaborations in this area.
- If applicable, develop educational material in the AI and data science field, teach courses and hands-on workshops Innovation projects and calls for projects
- Handle leads and requests for applied-research collaborations (direct mandates, research agreements).
- Manage and coordinate responses to calls for projects.
- Manage contracting with clients in coordination with academic legal services, and handle institutional communication through the official contact mailbox.
Additional details
- The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) is a national research infrastructure in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), founded by EPFL and ETH Zurich.
- For more information please visit: www.datascience.ch . Main duties and responsibilities include Continuing education and events
- If applicable, develop educational material in the AI and data science field, teach courses and hands-on workshops Innovation projects and calls for projects
- A master or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., data science, engineering, business, education) or equivalent professional experience Fluency in English and French;
- A meaningful role at the heart of the Swiss data science and AI ecosystem, in partnership with EPFL and ETH Zurich. A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and international team.
- We are looking for candidates willing to contribute to an inclusive environment and eager to learn continuously. Contract Start Date : 09/01/2026
- Activity Rate : 80.00 Duration: 1 year, renewable
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Notes and original content
- Its mission
- For more information please visit: www.datascience.ch .
- Your mission
- Main duties and responsibilities include
- Continuing education and events
- If applicable, develop educational material in the AI and data science field, teach courses and hands-on workshops
- Innovation projects and calls for projects
- Your profile
- A master or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., data science, engineering, business, education)
- or equivalent professional experience
