Technical Program Manager - AI Research

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

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager - AI Research

LOCATION: New York, NY (Onsite 3 days per week preferred; open to remote)

DURATION: 12 Months

PAY RANGE: $90 - $96/hr.

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Program Management and compliance reviews at a technology company - Big tech and front-tier AI companies
• Technical & Data Tools: Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and AI productivity tools and with advanced skills in Google Sheets/Excel for data annotation and analysis
• AI Compliance experience is required
  

COMPANY:

Our client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversee business-critical projects in the AI Research space, focusing on facilitating review and approval processes to initiate and ship projects. Requires operational excellence, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate ambiguity across multiple concurrent initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Ownership & Delivery: Lead multiple project compliance reviews for frontier research, draft requirements, monitor daily progress, manage action items, and proactively resolve blockers to keep milestones on schedule.
• Process & Review Optimization: Collaborate with requesters, engineering, research team, and reviewers to clarify requirements, streamline approval stages, and coordinate with privacy stakeholders to document best practices.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular updates and transparency across teams; deliver weekly reports detailing project status, achievements, risks, and review process insights.
• Risk & Mitigation Management: Identify, mitigate, and eliminate project risks early, particularly those impacting review timelines and key dependencies.
• Asset Cataloging & Analysis: Research, catalog, and annotate AI Research assets with close attention to detail. Utilize Google Sheets/Excel for data exploration and workflow optimization.
• Domain Awareness: Stay current on developments in the AI research landscape and tooling to continuously improve project outcomes.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Program Management and compliance reviews at a technology company with a focus on AI
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to manage stakeholders, persuade, and build consensus.
• Execution & Autonomy: Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, solve complex problems, and thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Technical & Data Tools: Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and AI productivity tools and with advanced skills in Google Sheets/Excel for data annotation and analysis.
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Program Management and compliance reviews at a technology company with a focus on AI
• Technical & Data Tools: Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and AI productivity tools and with advanced skills in Google Sheets/Excel for data annotation and analysis.
• AI Compliance experience is required
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in Privacy and Compliance Reviews, (Generative) AI, Data Analytics, Data Annotations, or Risk Management.
• Hands-on experience running ad hoc queries, analyzing data, and using AI agents and research tools.
• Data collection annotation experience is preferred
  

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications: PMI or PMP certification preferred.
  

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.