Technical Program Manager, Research

About the role

The opportunity lies at the intersection of research output and technical delivery within Deepgram's Research organization. This role requires driving complex, multi-team programs without losing sight of the details that make or break a launch.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of new model versions and features for our flagship STT and TTS offerings, coordinating tightly across Research, Product, DataOps, and Engineering to hit milestones and ship on time.
• Define and champion lightweight but effective processes that bring visibility and accountability to researchers' daily workflows without adding unnecessary overhead or stifling scientific creativity.
• Map dependencies and risks across all active cross-functional projects; maintain a clear picture of where things stand, where they're at risk, and what needs to happen to keep execution on track.
• Run cross-functional programs end-to-end: scope definition, timeline management, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and launch readiness.
• Own proactive communication across all levels of the organization: leadership should always have an accurate read on project health, and teams should always know how their work fits into the bigger picture.
• Respond quickly to shifting priorities, translating decisions made upstream into clear implications for timelines, team capacity, and cross-functional dependencies.

Requirements

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager who can drive delivery of complex, multi-team technical programs without losing sight of the details that make or break a launch. This role demands a rare combination of technical credibility, execution discipline, and emotional intelligence to keep complex programs moving across a fast-paced research organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Engineering Program Manager, ideally with meaningful time spent supporting or embedded in an AI/ML Research organization.
• In-depth, working knowledge of how machine learning systems are built (i.e., data pipelines, model training, evaluation, and serving) that allows you to engage meaningfully with researchers and engineers on technical tradeoffs.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream technical programs on time across teams with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to map cross-functional dependencies and technical risk across concurrent projects, with clear status communication to all stakeholders.
• Experience designing lightweight processes that improve execution velocity and accountability in research or engineering environments without adding bureaucratic overhead.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating program health, spotting bottlenecks early, and making data-informed prioritization decisions.
• Excellent communication in both directions: crisp updates for senior leadership, clear direction for researchers.
• A pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves orientation: we need you to be equally effective at the strategic level and in the details.

Skills

This role demands a rare combination of technical credibility, execution discipline, and emotional intelligence to keep complex programs moving across a fast-paced research organization. It's important that you have:

Benefits

Deepgram offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive company culture. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Pay

Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

Our ideal candidate is available full-time and is based in the United States. Remote work is not currently an option.