Program Manager, R&D
OneTrustCybersecurity company
San Francisco, United States$69,375 - $104,063 USDMid
Insight Partners
Coatue
TCV
SoftBank Vision Fund
Franklin Templeton
Generation Investment Management
Operations & StrategyNew
About the role
TL;DR
Drives R&D operational rhythm, manages cross-functional programs, and supports executive leadership.
- •The Program Manager, R&D will partner with the Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO) to drive the operational rhythm of the R&D organization.
- •This role runs cross-functional programs, coordinates executive forums, and delivers content and communications that help R&D leadership move faster and more effectively.
- •Key Responsibilities Track and report on strategic initiatives owned by R&D VPs, maintaining visibility into status, risks, and dependencies; surface blockers and drive accountability across owners.
- •Run point on cross-functional R&D programs (e.g., adoption initiatives, organizational health programs), including operating cadence, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
- •Coordinate and produce R&D All Hands and company All Hands sessions in partnership with the CTPO, EA, and R&D leadership.
- •Develop content for external and internal events where the CTPO is a featured speaker.
- •Requirements 2-4 years of experience in program management, chief of staff, business operations, or a comparable cross-functional role, ideally in a software or technology company.
- •Demonstrated ability to run multiple workstreams in parallel and drive them to closure with minimal oversight.
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting executive-facing content (memos, decks, talking points).
- •Comfort working directly with senior leaders and across functions; able to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities with sound judgment.
- •Proficiency in standard productivity tools (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, project tracking platforms).
Required skills
Project ManagementProgram ManagementExcelPowerPoint
Nice-to-have skills
Product ManagementOKRs
Domain expertise
developer-toolsaiproductivity
Benefits & perks
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
Tech stack
ExcelPowerPointJiraConfluenceNotionSlackAsanaLinearMonday.comAirtable
