Program Manager – R&D

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to the CTPO to enhance the operational flow within the R&D organization.

• Monitor and report on strategic initiatives overseen by R&D VPs, encompassing status updates, risks, and dependencies.

• Identify obstacles and foster accountability among initiative owners.

• Manage cross-functional R&D programs, including operational rhythms, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting.

• Create and sustain dashboards, trackers, and operational tools for visibility among CTPO and VP staff.

• Keep investment, event, and initiative trackers updated to aid in prioritization and decision-making.

• Organize VP staff meetings, offsites, and planning cycles, including pre-read materials, and capture decisions.

• Assist in OKR and planning processes by aiding VPs in preparing inputs, synthesizing outputs, and organizing information for executive review.

• Coordinate interview panels and manage hiring logistics for senior R&D positions.

• Lead various ad hoc R&D leadership projects that involve research, analysis, event logistics, and drafting communications.

• Organize and facilitate R&D and company-wide All Hands sessions, including agenda planning, speaker preparation, content creation, run-of-show, and follow-up communications.

• Develop talking points, presentation materials, briefing documents, and conduct pre-event research for CTPO's external and internal engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in program management, chief of staff, business operations, or a similar cross-functional role, preferably in a software or technology company.

• Capability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in drafting content for executive audiences, such as memos, presentations, and talking points.

• Ability to interact directly with senior leaders and across various functions.

• Skill in navigating ambiguity and competing priorities with sound judgment.

• Proficient in Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and project tracking tools.

• Preferred: Experience with AI tools and their application to enhance program management, communications, and analytical tasks.

• Preferred: Background in supporting an R&D, engineering, or product organization.

• Preferred: Understanding of OKR frameworks, operational rhythms, and executive planning processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Flexible PTO.

• Equity RSUs.

• Annual performance bonus opportunities.

• Retirement account support.

• 14+ weeks of paid parental leave.

• Career development opportunities.

• Company-paid privacy certification exam fees.