Remote Program Operations Architect for Frontier Science

Convergentresearch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Convergent Research is seeking a Program Operations Manager to turn complexity into clear, scalable systems. You will design workflows, tools, documentation, metrics, and accountability structures so programs run smoothly as the organization grows.

You will build end-to-end operations for applicant pipelines, selection processes, and cross-functional projects. A startup mindset, strong PM skills, and comfort with ambiguity are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a startup or entrepreneurial organization.
• A builder of systems.
• An excellent project manager.
• Data-driven and intellectually curious.
• An experienced remote collaborator.
• Technically curious.
• Detail-oriented without losing the big picture.
• A clear and thoughtful communicator.

Responsibilities

• Turn complexity into clear, scalable systems and workflows.
• Create workflows, tools, documentation, metrics, and accountability structures.
• Define what to track and how information should be captured.
• Own applicant and selection operations across residency and founder programs.
• Define metrics and build operational dashboards.
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects.
• Improve workflows and reduce operational friction.
• Build institutional knowledge through playbooks and SOPs.

Skills

Startup experience

Systems thinking

Project management

Data-driven

Remote collaboration

Technical curiosity

Attention to detail

Communication

Operational design

Tools

Notion

Asana

Coda

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Zapier

Job description

Convergent Research is seeking a Program Operations Manager to turn complexity into clear, scalable systems. You will design workflows, tools, documentation, metrics, and accountability structures so programs run smoothly as the organization grows.

You will build end-to-end operations for applicant pipelines, selection processes, and cross-functional projects. A startup mindset, strong PM skills, and comfort with ambiguity are essential.