Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Science Portfolio
Mercor
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Job Description
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
This is a contract position for a Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Science Portfolio.
Role Responsibilities
- Drive visibility and execution of key operational and transformative data science initiatives.
- Partner with leadership to identify long-term plans, priorities, and critical focus areas.
- Align technical roadmaps with organizational OKRs and business objectives.
- Develop and streamline processes for project intake and resource balancing.
- Leverage advanced analytical techniques to draw insights from structured and unstructured data.
- Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to facilitate strategic discussions.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 7–10 years of experience working with technical teams.
- Experience in data science, analytics, project/program/portfolio management.
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate in high-growth, fast-paced environments and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Compensation & Legal
Compensation for this role is $95–$115/hour. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records.
Application Process
The application process takes 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Data Science
- Program Management
- Portfolio Management
- Data Analysis
- Data Modeling
- Data Visualization
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive data science, program, and portfolio management experience.
- Master the AI interview: Practice articulating complex technical solutions clearly and concisely.
- Showcase stakeholder management: Prepare examples of successful cross-functional leadership and communication.
- Demonstrate high-growth adaptability: Illustrate thriving in fast-paced environments managing multiple projects.
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