Staff Technical Program Manager, AI & Data
$167,400–$209,300 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Own end-to-end delivery for strategic Data & AI programs spanning product, platform, and internal-facing initiatives, from scoping through launch and post-launch health. Plan, create, and maintain technical schedules, priorities, and execution plans across multiple workstreams that cross organizational boundaries. Drive broad, deep cross-functional programs internally and with external partners or vendors, partnering with Data Engineering, ML/AI, Analytics, Platform, and Product teams to align on scope, sequencing, and trade-offs. Identify programmatic and technical risks early, such as data quality or model readiness, and drive mitigation before they threaten timing. Ensure technical designs for data pipelines and AI/ML systems are properly evaluated for feasibility, scalability, and quality before commitments are made. Model and encourage practical use of AI tools within the program management workflow itself.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience serving as TPM for Data & AI projects specifically
- 8+ years of Technical or Engineering Program Management experience
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or another related technical field
- Basic understanding of the Data Engineering stack
- Comfortable and proficient with AI tools such as Cowork, Gemini, and Codex
- demonstrated experience building your own TPM productivity tools using these tools
- Willingness and enthusiasm to use AI tools as part day-to-day program management work
- Proven ability to operate effectively in highly technical, ambiguous environments
- Proven experience working in a rich cross-functional setting
- Experience with agile and waterfall development processes using Jira or similar program management tooling
- Proven track record planning budgets, maintaining forecasts, and managing risk registers across multiple concurrent programs
Desired Qualifications
- familiarity with tools such as Databricks, Hex, or similar
- Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including with executive stakeholders
- Strong team player known for building trust and partnering across functional lines
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