Program Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Program Manager (AI): Managing the operational framework of Anthropic's Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) with an accent on cross-functional coordination between research, security, and legal teams. Focus on building program infrastructure, tracking model safety obligations, and ensuring compliance across the entire model launch lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY (Hybrid: 25% in-office requirement)

Salary: $190,000 - $235,000 USD

Company

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Maintain the source-of-truth tracking for all model RSP obligations and safety milestones.
• Project-manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Risk and Capability Reports, including evaluations and reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional readiness checks across Safeguards, Security, and Legal teams.
• Manage the RSP commitments tracker and ensure all public and internal milestones are met.
• Represent the RSP program in launch readiness forums and system card reviews.
• Facilitate RSP version updates through internal governance and Board approval processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in high-stakes compliance, governance, or regulatory operations.
• Proven ability to act as the connective tissue between technical, security, legal, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills for creating decision memos and status updates for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated record of building tracking systems for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to maintain sound judgment and process integrity under tight launch timelines.
• Genuine investment in AI safety and the mission to build beneficial AI systems.

Nice to have

• Existing context on RSP, model launch processes, or safety-related teams (Safeguards, Security, Alignment).
• Experience preparing materials for Boards, regulators, or external auditors.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Generous vacation and parental leave policies.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Optional equity donation matching.
• Collaborative research environment with frequent discussions on high-impact AI work.