Senior Product ManagerMIT Open Learning • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Senior Product Manager
MIT Open Learning
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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MIT Open Learning’s Engineering & Products team is hiring a Senior Technical Project Manager to help accelerate MIT Learn, the Institute’s unified platform for non-degree learning. Our products reach millions of learners, and we iterate quickly and release improvements continuously. This role is for someone who thrives in ambiguity, removes blockers without being asked, and drives execution with the mindset and pace typical of a high-performing startup environment.
Reporting to the CTO, Open Learning, you will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that push MIT Learn forward. The role blends project management discipline with product instincts: you will shape requirements, tighten scope, drive prioritization, and ensure delivery without bloat or drift. You will work directly with engineering, product, design, and external partners to move from idea to shipped reality with speed and discipline.
To give a sense of the types of initiatives you would help drive, recent examples include:
* Building and scaling AskTim, a suite of AI learning tools used in both residential and online contexts.
* Launching Universal AI on MIT Learn with enterprise-grade B2B capabilities.
* Implementing semantic and hybrid search across the platform.
*Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):*
* Work closely with the Engineering & Products leadership team to turn complex strategy into actionable roadmaps, requirements, and execution plans.
* Drive delivery across multiple teams with urgency, accountability, and momentum.
* Manage risks and dependencies proactively, surfacing issues early with proposed solutions rather than simply identifying problems.
* Keep engineering, product, and UX/design aligned and moving in the same direction, in-person and remote as needed.
* Push for clarity when requirements are ambiguous or expanding beyond value.
* Facilitate trade-offs and prioritization with a decisive and streamlined decision-making approach rather than committee-style coordination.
* Provide concise, decision-ready status updates without unnecessary detail or formality.
* Strengthen complex documentation and asynchronous coordination to reduce drag and confusion.
* Introduce lightweight processes that improve delivery efficiency without adding unnecessary bureaucracy or meetings.
* Deliver internal and external presentations, in-person and online, that clearly communicate MIT Learn features, roadmap direction, and value.
* Over time, this role may expand to include supervising and developing other team members.
*Supervision Received:*
Reports to the Chief Technology Officer, Open Learning
*Supervision Exercised:*
Over time, this role may expand to include supervising and developing other team members.
*Qualifications & Skills: *
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.
* Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in technical software projects with startup-level pace and ownership.
* Strong understanding of web platforms, APIs, deployment workflows, and engineering rhythms
* Proven success in shipping complex features or platform capabilities with a high degree of autonomy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication - concise, direct, and actionable.
* Ability to influence without authority and keep momentum without escalation.
* Organized, resourceful, and comfortable operating with incomplete information.
* Passion for technology and innovation, with a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.
* Experience with platform, SaaS, API, or enterprise delivery environments.
* Familiarity with product discovery, user validation, and iterative delivery.
* Ability to write clearly for an asynchronous culture - documents over meetings.
* Comfort with AI-related projects or ability to learn quickly.
* Skilled at delivering concise internal and external presentations that explain features, roadmap direction, and value without jargon.
*What success looks like:*
* You enable features to launch with focused scope, clear outcomes, and predictable delivery.
* You help teams operate with greater clarity and efficiency by reducing friction in execution rather than adding unnecessary processes.
* You ensure stakeholders stay informed through timely, transparent communication rather than needing to seek updates.
* You support increased adoption and expanding capabilities of MIT Learn by ensuring initiatives progress to delivery rather than stalling in planning.
*Who should apply:*
* You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and bringing clarity and structure.
* You focus on delivering meaningful outcomes rather than procedural formality.
* You take ownership and accountability rather than waiting for assigned tasks.
* You are able to influence, negotiate priorities, simplify complexity, and drive delivery.
*Other Considerations:*
* The pay range for this position is $120,440 - $163,200. Final salary is determined by MIT’s compensation team based on years of experience of the individual hired.
* 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.
* Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check.
Visit the MIT jobs page to apply.
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,440.00 - $163,200.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* Project management: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, MA 02139
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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