Technical Program Manager, R&D - jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Program Manager, R&D based in United States.

This role is designed for a technical program leader who thrives in complex, research-driven environments where innovation and execution must move together. You will help transform advanced scientific initiatives into structured, measurable programs that deliver meaningful outcomes. The position requires balancing scientific exploration with business priorities, ensuring teams have clarity, alignment, and the resources needed to succeed. You will partner with R&D, Product, Engineering, and leadership teams to build roadmaps, manage risks, and accelerate delivery. This is an opportunity to influence groundbreaking work across AI, life sciences, and computational research while operating at the intersection of technology and strategy. The ideal candidate brings strong program leadership, scientific curiosity, and the ability to create order in highly ambiguous environments.

Accountabilities:

As a Technical Program Manager, you will own the execution framework behind advanced R&D initiatives, helping teams navigate uncertainty while maintaining strong delivery discipline. You will create alignment between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership while ensuring ambitious projects progress efficiently.

• Partner with R&D, Product, and Engineering teams to define requirements, identify dependencies, anticipate risks, and build realistic delivery plans.
• Translate complex scientific goals into clear execution strategies that align researchers, product teams, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps that balance innovation, technical uncertainty, timelines, and business impact.
• Establish program management practices, including execution rituals, checkpoints, reviews, and communication cadences tailored to research environments.
• Identify potential bottlenecks early and create mitigation plans before issues impact critical milestones.
• Lead cross-functional coordination for launches, research milestones, product releases, and high-impact deliverables.
• Support resource planning discussions by providing data-driven insights and helping leadership make informed investment decisions.
• Build trust across teams by creating shared processes and communication frameworks between scientific, technical, product, and finance stakeholders.
• Improve program visibility through dashboards, tooling, automation, and operational processes that teams can effectively adopt.
• Ensure execution remains adaptable as scientific discoveries, priorities, and technical requirements evolve.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading technical programs within innovative, high-uncertainty environments. You