Program Launch Manager (Fully Remote)

Convergent Research; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Convergent Research is seeking a Program Launch Manager to sit at the center of the FRO lifecycle, turning ambitious scientific projects into functioning organizations.

You will lead launches by owning day-to-day coordination and build launch plans from proposal approval through early execution, run founder programs from planning to closeout with high-touch support, and act as a trusted partner guiding operational decisions and governance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead FRO launches by owning day-to-day coordination and building launch plans from proposal approval through early execution.
• Run founder programs, including residencies and open calls, from planning to closeout, and provide high-touch support to participants.
• Act as a trusted partner to FRO founders, helping them navigate operational decisions and governance expectations.

Job description

• As the Program Launch Manager, you'll sit at the center of the FRO lifecycle, turning ambitious scientific projects into functioning organizations.
• You'll manage launch plans, build systems, and support founders and teams through the launch process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FRO launches by owning day-to-day coordination and building launch plans from proposal approval through early execution.
• Run founder programs, including residencies and open calls, from planning to closeout, and provide high-touch support to participants.
• Act as a trusted partner to FRO founders, helping them navigate operational decisions and governance expectations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $111,000 - $159,000 based on location and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including top-tier medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous parental leave and PTO.
• A rare opportunity to build institutional architecture for frontier science and work with diverse experts.

Convergent Research is a nonprofit science studio that designs, launches, and supports mission-driven organizations focused on scientific and engineering bottlenecks. The company has taken 14 FROs from idea to operating entity, including four launches in 2026, and values an inclusive, respectful workplace.