Program Manager, Research
Core
Program Manager driving research execution, portfolio management, and ROI frameworks for AI systems at the frontier of scientific discovery.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Research & Product Strategy)
Builds
AI systems for scientific discovery and the Theo Platform
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Scientific Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Program management, product strategy, portfolio management, hypothesis definition, KPI design, stakeholder management, technical judgment, ambiguity navigation, decision-making under uncertainty
Preferred skills
Research operations, evidence-based decision making, scientific reasoning, startup agility
Technologies
AI frameworks, scientific computing tools
Responsibilities
Define research programs, priorities, and milestones; operationalize research portfolio and ROI frameworks; establish evidence plans and KPIs; create operating rhythms for research teams; track initiatives against objectives; identify stalled projects and drive iteration or termination decisions; connect research priorities to company strategy; translate research progress into product capabilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC