About the job
Lila Sciences is forming a dedicated AI safety team to address the unique risks and challenges posed by scientific superintelligence. The company seeks a Senior or Principal Technical Program Manager to guide the operational side of AI safety research, helping to shape how the team approaches complex and evolving problems.
Role overview
This Technical Program Manager position connects research, engineering, model development, policy, and executive leadership. The work involves translating fast-moving research into structured, accountable plans. While this is not a research role, curiosity about the technical aspects of AI safety is important. The team values clear communication and the ability to bring clarity and structure as the organization expands.
What you will do
- Act as the primary communication link between the AI safety team and technical, research, and scientific groups. Share complex results and coordinate resource needs. Establish information flows to keep teams connected.
- Promote accountability within cross-functional, distributed teams, building consensus and trust through open communication and sound judgment.
- Support rapid experimentation and iteration by refining and applying effective program management practices.
- Create clear documentation and reports to communicate vision, track progress, and ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Accurately represent program status and risks, even in uncertain or shifting situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of program or project management experience in technology or life sciences.
- Demonstrated success in program management, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with skill in turning technical requirements into actionable plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level documents, roadmaps, and updates.
Location
This position is based in Cambridge, MA or San Francisco, CA, USA.

