Senior Technical Program Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Program Manager (AI): Leading high-impact, cross-functional programs spanning software engineering, security, IT, labs, and AI teams with an accent on driving FedRAMP readiness and other compliance certifications. Focus on translating compliance requirements into executable workstreams, managing external dependencies, and improving software platform delivery and operational excellence.

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA

Salary: $192,000 – $256,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science, pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building AI capabilities for the scientific method.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end program plan for FedRAMP readiness and adjacent compliance certifications, including planning, resourcing, and executive reporting.
• Build and run the cross-functional operating rhythm: program reviews, risk/issue management, and stakeholder communications across software, security, IT, labs, and AI teams.
• Partner with Security/GRC to translate compliance requirements into implementable workstreams with clear owners and timelines.
• Drive remediation programs for gaps identified via audits, penetration tests, control assessments, and operational incidents.
• Write technical documentation, diagrams, and evidence readiness, including system boundaries, SSP inputs, and policies.
• Manage external and 3rd party dependencies and ensure internal teams are prepared for interviews and evidence requests.
• Run software platform programs that span multiple engineering teams and continuously improve execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years of technical program management, engineering program management, or equivalent experience delivering complex, cross-functional software and infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading compliance, security, or audit-adjacent programs in cloud and software environments (FedRAMP experience is a strong plus).
• Strong working knowledge of modern cloud and software delivery systems (AWS, identity, networking, infrastructure, CI/CD, observability, SDLC).
• Proven ability to translate ambiguous requirements into an executable plan with clear milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including aligning teams with different incentives and constraints.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce concise documentation and executive-ready status updates.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with FedRAMP Moderate/High readiness, authorization processes, and the practical implementation of NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience with SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001 programs, including control mapping, evidence design, and audit execution.
• Familiarity with security tooling and practices: IAM, secrets management, endpoint management, vulnerability management, SIEM/logging, and incident response.
• Ability to operate at multiple altitudes: deep in execution details when needed, while maintaining a clear narrative and roadmap for leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential.
• Generous early equity.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• Focus on solving humankind's greatest challenges in human health, climate, and sustainability.