Research Program Manager

Nextdeavor • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will lead program coordination efforts that improve visibility, consistency, and delivery across the research and product equity function. You’ll work with cross-functional stakeholders and leaders to track priorities, unblock work, and ensure insights and deliverables are shared on schedule. This contract role supports the organization’s operational execution and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, operations, or project support roles
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and following up on deliverables
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of cross-functional initiatives between the research team and partner teams
• Track milestones, deliverables, timelines, and program plans across multiple workstreams
• Maintain status updates, documentation, and program artifacts
• Identify risks or blockers and escalate to appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure follow-ups and next steps are captured and executed
• Coordinate preparation, review, and delivery of research materials and stakeholder engagement tracking
• Manage content pipeline tasks: timelines, contributors, and review cycles for thought leadership and POVs
• Support standardization efforts and track adoption of processes and quality benchmarks
• Coordinate development of case studies and maintain a structured repository
• Provide ad hoc operational and coordination support for team and leadership initiatives

Benefits

• health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level