Program Manager - Data Programs

Pulse Labs AI, Inc.

About The Position

We are seeking a Program Manager, Data Programs to own delivery for complex, multi-workstream data initiatives. This role focuses on coordinating execution across teams, systems, and timelines to ensure data programs are delivered reliably and at scale. The Program Manager operates across multiple initiatives, maintaining a program-level view of timelines, dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs. You will partner closely with Project Managers, data and engineering teams, research stakeholders, product partners, and client teams to translate program roadmaps into executable plans and keep delivery aligned as requirements evolve. The ideal candidate is systems-oriented, technically fluent, and comfortable operating in ambiguity, with experience managing programs that involve data pipelines, tooling, validation, and cross-team dependencies.

Requirements

4+ years managing complex, multi-project or multi-workstream programs
Strong planning, organization, and communication skills
Experience coordinating work across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to manage dependencies and anticipate downstream impacts
Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving technical requirements
Experience working in data-driven or technical environments

Nice To Haves

Experience managing data programs, analytics initiatives, or platform-based delivery
Familiarity with data collection, validation, QA, and delivery workflows
Comfort partnering with engineering, data science, or platform teams
Background in research operations or applied research environments
Experience in professional services, consulting, or fast-paced tech organizations

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery for one or more client data programs spanning multiple workstreams or waves
Develop and maintain integrated program-level plans, timelines, and dependency maps
Coordinate sequencing of work to balance priority, capacity, technical constraints, and risk
Ensure programs deliver against client expectations, quality standards, and timelines
Coordinate work across internal teams, including UX Operations, Panel Recruiting, Data, Engineering, QA, Product, and Platform teams
Track dependencies across data collection, validation, processing, and delivery workflows
Facilitate program-level syncs focused on readiness, risks, and upcoming milestones
Identify delivery risks early, including data quality, tooling, capacity, or dependency risks
Assess the impact of changing data requirements, methodologies, or timelines
Support scope and tradeoff conversations as program needs evolve
Escalate program-level risks proactively with clear mitigation options
Provide consolidated, program-level updates to client stakeholders
Ensure clarity and alignment around delivery plans, timelines, and constraints
Partner with account, data, and technical leads to maintain client confidence throughout delivery
Identify recurring bottlenecks or failure points in data and technical workflows
Contribute to improving planning, coordination, and delivery processes for data programs
Help shape how the Data Program Management function operates as it scales