Program Manager, R&D
$69,375–$104,063 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Track and report on strategic initiatives owned by R&D VPs, maintaining visibility into status, risks, and dependencies while surfacing blockers to drive accountability. Run point on cross-functional R&D programs, including operating cadence, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting, and build dashboards to provide clear progress views against commitments. Partner with the Chief of Staff and EA to coordinate VP staff meetings, offsites, and planning cycles, supporting OKR processes by synthesizing outputs for executive review. Coordinate interview panels and hiring logistics for senior R&D roles, and draft executive-facing content such as memos, decks, and talking points. Produce R&D All Hands sessions and develop materials for external events where the CTPO is a featured speaker.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in program management, chief of staff, business operations, or a comparable cross-functional role
- Demonstrated ability to run multiple workstreams in parallel and drive them to closure with minimal oversight
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience drafting executive-facing content (memos, decks, talking points)
- Comfort working directly with senior leaders and across functions
- Able to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities with sound judgment
- Proficiency in standard productivity tools (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, project tracking platforms)
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency with AI tools and a track record of using them to accelerate program management, communications, and analysis work
- Prior experience supporting an R&D, engineering, or product organization
- Familiarity with OKR frameworks, operating cadences, and executive planning processes
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