Technical Program Manager
US$53 – US$54 / hr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Technical Program Manager – AI Research-((6337)”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$53 – US$54 / hr |
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Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional
Study levelMaster's
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
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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.
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Coordinate with requesters, engineering, research teams, reviewers, and privacy stakeholders to clarify requirements and streamline review and approval processes.
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Develop and maintain clear project communications, providing regular updates and weekly reporting on project status, accomplishments, risks, dependencies, and review-process insights.
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Identify project risks and dependencies early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues that may affect review timelines or key milestones.
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Research, catalog, and annotate AI Research assets with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Analyze data and optimize workflows using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including data exploration, annotation, and reporting.
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Monitor developments in AI research, compliance, and related tooling to identify opportunities for continuous process and project improvements.
Internal Responsibilities
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Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
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Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
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Complete client case studies and learning material, including blogs and media material.