Lead AI Research Programs & Compliance

Ursus, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Ursus, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee AI research projects, focusing on enabling timely review and approval processes to initiate and ship frontier work.

You will coordinate across multiple teams and drive operational excellence in ambiguous settings. The role requires at least 5 years in technical program management with AI compliance experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Technical Program Management and compliance reviews in a technology company with a focus on AI.
• Experience with AI research projects and review/approval workflows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project compliance reviews for frontier AI research, draft requirements, monitor progress, manage action items, and resolve blockers to keep milestones on schedule.
• Collaborate with requesters, engineering, research teams, and reviewers to clarify requirements and streamline approval stages.
• Deliver weekly reports detailing project status, achievements, risks, and review process insights.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Compliance reviews

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Google Apps

Google Sheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ursus, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee AI research projects, focusing on enabling timely review and approval processes to initiate and ship frontier work.

You will coordinate across multiple teams and drive operational excellence in ambiguous settings. The role requires at least 5 years in technical program management with AI compliance experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.