Associate Manager, Technology

Room to Read

153d • $73,000 - $82,300

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Technology will play a critical role in strengthening technology delivery capabilities across Room to Read. The position is designed to bridge business requirements with technical execution, ensuring that software development projects and technology initiatives are delivered successfully, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational needs. This role combines technical expertise with project management skills, serving as a hybrid Technical and Non-Technical Project Manager. The Associate Manager will be responsible for guiding solution architecture, integrating innovative technologies such as AI/ML, and fostering collaboration across global and regional teams. The position will report to Senior Director, Global Technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–8 years of experience in technology roles, including project management and software development.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) concepts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus.
• Be adept at translating functional requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, partners and internal technology teams.
• Possess a technical foundation, with hands-on experience in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL).
• Understand system architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and AI/ML components.
• Demonstrate proven experience in managing AI/ML projects from ideation to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own project initiatives end-to-end, from scoping to execution and delivery.
• Work with business teams to gather requirements and translate them into actionable technical tasks.
• Review and guide solution architecture to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business units.
• Identify project risks, manage timelines, and ensure delivery within scope and budget.
• Understand AI components (models, pipelines, data flows) and ensure their effective integration into business processes.

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $73,000 to $82,300.
• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 22 days of PTO + 11 paid holidays.
• Immediate enrollment in a 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees