Technical Program Manager, Data Acquisition
Core
Partner with research and engineering to design and implement pragmatic solutions for acquiring data, acting as a key interface between the research roadmap and external data offerings.
Role type
Technical Program Manager (TPM), Data Acquisition
Builds
Data acquisition pipelines, lightweight systems for tracking performance/quality, and vendor/operating rhythm frameworks
Domain
Artificial Intelligence Research / Data Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
SQL, Python, API integration, automation, technical roadmap planning, vendor management, security best practices, data quality evaluation
Preferred skills
Experience sourcing/evaluating startups and vendors, rapid upskilling in new technical areas, creative problem solving, context switching
Technologies
SQL, Python, APIs, AI tools (e.g., Codex), dashboards
Responsibilities
Scope data needs and define success criteria with researchers; identify and advance high-impact data opportunities; build lightweight systems to track performance and blockers; collaborate with engineers to enhance data platforms; equip vendors and internal teams with standards and operating rhythms
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with expansive ownership