Talent Mobilization Program Manager

Constellation Institute•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

As a Program Manager on the Talent Mobilization team, you'll own scoped programs and workstreams that help get the right talent into AI safety roles. You'll work closely with the Program Coordinator, Program Managers on other programs teams (i.e. Research Programs, Convening), fellows, and partners across the ecosystem. This is a role for someone who can deliver independently on moderate-complexity work, take ownership of programs from start to finish, and build trusted relationships across a range of stakeholders. You'll notice things that aren't working and have a clear path to raising and testing improvements. Overall, you'll have a defined scope with growing autonomy as you demonstrate impact, and you'll contribute to shaping how the team evolves over time. This role is perfect for someone energized by the talent and career development space, genuinely curious about what makes career transitions succeed, and excited to build foundational program management skills while contributing directly to the AI safety talent pipeline.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in program management, consulting, talent, or a related field
Can own work from start to finish with some supervision; seeks input on high-stakes decisions but operates independently on day-to-day execution
Strong interpersonal judgment and can build trust quickly across a wide range of people and contexts
Thinks in systems but stays grounded in execution; doesn't lose the thread on details
Can communicate clearly and warmly, from early-career fellows to senior researchers
Thinks AI might have transformative effects in the coming years and wants to help build the infrastructure to navigate that well

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the AI safety, EA, or research communities
Experience with career advising, talent assessment, or placement
Background in user research or program evaluation
Familiarity with tools like Airtable, Asana, or similar

Responsibilities

Conduct exploratory conversations with hiring managers and stakeholders across the field to identify neglected talent gaps.
Establish a clear theory of change and design pilot programs to fill those gaps.
Work with the Program Coordinators and other Constellation teams to establish clear ownership and execute the program from start to finish.
Coordinate with field-building organizations (e.g., 80,000 Hours, BlueDot) on shared logistics and initiatives.
Build familiarity with hiring organizations' needs and surface relevant placement opportunities.
Support placement of fellows and other talent into roles across the AI safety ecosystem — full-time, contract, advisory, and project-based.
Help individuals understand their options, facilitate warm introductions to hiring organizations, and coordinate hand-offs.
Manage operational systems (tracking, documentation, workflows) within established tooling.
Identify recurring process gaps and propose practical solutions.
Contribute to building repeatable processes across sourcing, assessment, and placement.