Technical Program Manager - AI Research

Technical Program Manager – AI Research

itD is seeking a Technical Program Manager – AI Research to oversee business-critical projects in the AI Research space, facilitating review and approval processes that enable research initiatives to be initiated and shipped successfully. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of technical program management experience in a technology environment, including AI compliance reviews, and a track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives in ambiguous environments.

Location: onsite presence in New York City 3 days per week.

Pay Rate: $53/hr to $54/hr depends on Experience
We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple compliance reviews for frontier AI research projects, including drafting requirements, monitoring progress, managing action items, and resolving blockers to keep milestones on schedule.

• Coordinate with requesters, engineering, research teams, reviewers, and privacy stakeholders to clarify requirements and streamline review and approval processes.

• Develop and maintain clear project communications, providing regular updates and weekly reporting on project status, accomplishments, risks, dependencies, and review-process insights.

• Identify project risks and dependencies early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues that may affect review timelines or key milestones.

• Research, catalog, and annotate AI Research assets with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Analyze data and optimize workflows using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including data exploration, annotation, and reporting.

• Monitor developments in AI research, compliance, and related tooling to identify opportunities for continuous process and project improvements.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.

• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.

• Complete client case studies and learning material, including blogs and media material.

• Build material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.

• Attend internal itD networking events, both in person and virtually.

• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management at a technology company.

• Experience with AI compliance reviews is required.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent, complex technical programs and cross-functional initiatives.

• Advanced proficiency with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel for data analysis, annotation, and workflow management.

• Proficiency with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and AI productivity tools.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience managing stakeholders and building consensus.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, solve complex problems, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with privacy and compliance reviews.

• Experience in Generative AI or broader AI research environments.

• Experience with data analytics, data annotation, or risk management.

• Hands-on experience running ad-hoc queries and analyzing data.

• Experience using AI agents and research tools.

• Data collection and annotation experience.

• Experience working in a large technology or AI-focused organization.

• Previous experience at Meta is preferred.

• PMI or PMP certification.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required.

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.