Program Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct preliminary research and exploration for new projects to establish clear goals, scope, and requirements
• Collaborate with the Program Director to define project plans including objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources
• Take ownership of project implementation and ensure delivery in line with agreed scope, timeline, and quality expectations
• Manage project budgets and resource utilization, including tracking expenses and ensuring alignment with financial goals

This role leads important and impactful projects critical to the growth and improvement of the AI safety community, including fellowships, workshops, publications, convenings, and policy initiatives that help mitigate societal-scale risks from AI.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in project/program management
• Strong understanding of project management techniques including stakeholder management and project planning
• Ability to adapt to a diverse range of projects and rapidly transfer to new domains while staying organized
• Experience developing and managing project plans including timelines, budgets, and milestones

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year
• Health insurance for you and your dependents
• 401K plan with 4% matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Lunch and dinner at the office
• Annual Professional Development Stipend
• Access to top talent working on technical and conceptual research in AI safety
• $1,500 referral bonus for successful hires

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a leading research and advocacy organization focused on mitigating societal-scale risks from AI through technical research, field-building initiatives, and policy engagement.