Role overview

AI71 is an artificial intelligence company building secure, enterprise-ready applications that help organizations solve complex challenges. This Technical Program Manager role supports ASK, an agentic platform enabling enterprises and governments to search data, generate content, and orchestrate multi-agent workflows. You will join a lean, intentional TPM team that acts as a force multiplier across Engineering and Product rather than serving as a reporting layer.

Key responsibilities

Partner with Product Managers, Tech Leads, Designers, Software Engineers, ML Engineers, and DevOps to establish clear priorities, direction, and scope within your embedded teams.
Shepherd one or two teams through delivery cycles, ensuring projects ship on time with appropriate quality standards.
Review product requirement documents and technical designs to identify dependencies and risks early.
Own and drive at least one complex cross-functional program end-to-end that spans multiple teams, Engineering, Product, and leadership levels.
Lead initiatives of various sizes to address organizational growth challenges and help teams optimize their working practices.
Contribute to building the TPM function itself through retrospectives, establishing ways-of-working rituals, and shaping internal operations.
Participate in hiring and branding efforts for the TPM and Engineering functions.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or a related role coordinating technical delivery in fast-paced environments.
Background in engineering management, technical product management, or production-related roles, with an engineering background highly valued.
Ability to read code and challenge technical designs, though hands-on coding is not required.
Resourcefulness and comfort navigating environments where processes are still evolving, with the ability to shape rather than follow established playbooks.
Technical curiosity about AI concepts, including understanding of LLMs, agents, evals, RAG, and orchestration, or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.
Demonstrated ownership of complex programs from conception through delivery without relying solely on facilitation.
Ability to influence without formal authority, provide constructive pushback, and maintain credibility across engineers, product managers, and leadership.

What makes this role worth considering

You will join a close-knit TPM team intentionally structured to maximize impact rather than add overhead. The role offers variety across both embedded team support and strategic cross-functional initiatives, allowing you to grow through exposure to diverse contexts and a culture of ongoing feedback. Prior experience with agentic systems, AI platforms, or enterprise SaaS is valued but not required.