Technical Program Manager, Model Context ProtocolNew

About the position

As a Technical Program Manager for our Model Context Protocol (MCP) initiative, you'll drive the development and growth of Anthropic's open-source ecosystem. You'll work closely with engineering teams, external partners, and community contributors to coordinate priorities, improve infrastructure, and ensure high-quality implementations. This role is critical in orchestrating a growing ecosystem of integrations that enhance Claude's capabilities and reach across various enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and execute on the MCP roadmap
• Coordinate between internal teams and external partners to prioritize features, manage contributions, and improve documentation
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners and community members to understand their technical requirements, dependencies, and constraints
• Lead meetings and program reviews for MCP workstreams, ensuring alignment and progress across technical teams and external stakeholders
• Organize and prioritize external contributions, ensuring they meet Anthropic's quality and security standards
• Facilitate coordination between teams working on various aspects of the MCP ecosystem
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of technical specifications and collaborate with product managers to ensure advancements are effectively communicated
• Provide detailed status reports, identifying technical risks, dependencies, and areas requiring additional support

Requirements

• Several years of experience in technical program management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex technical programs
• Experience with open-source ecosystems and understanding how community-driven projects are developed and maintained
• Strong technical skills and ability to dive deep into technical details while maintaining a high-level view of program status
• Ability to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across organizational boundaries
• Familiarity with API development, integration patterns, and platform ecosystems
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple parallel workstreams effectively across distributed teams
• Ability to thrive in unstructured environments and bring order to chaos
• High threshold for navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic priorities with rapid, high-quality execution
• Track record of building trust with technical teams and driving change through influence
• Passion for AI development and deployment, with a strong interest in AI safety and responsible development

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available
• Hybrid work policy requiring at least 25% in-office presence