Technical Program Manager, Sustainability, DeepMind

Technical Program Manager, Sustainability, DeepMind Overview

DeepMind, a leading artificial intelligence research organization, is seeking a skilled Technical Program Manager to oversee sustainability-focused projects. This role involves managing both internal research operations and external project launches, including papers, code releases, and product deployments. The successful candidate will ensure that research outputs are well-organized, aligned with organizational priorities, and delivered on schedule. They will operate at both strategic levelsâ??helping shape research and launch roadmaps, forming partnerships, and coordinating stakeholder groupsâ??and at operational levels, such as developing dashboards, establishing launch processes, and creating innovative methods for tracking project timelines across teams.

DeepMind’s Sustainability team aims to harness AI to revolutionize environmental sustainability efforts. Their projects span applications in grid management, renewable energy, weather prediction, biodiversity conservation, and agriculture. The team works on both practical, real-world solutions and fundamental research, striving for breakthroughs that benefit science and society. The team is highly international, collaborating across the US, UK, India, and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workflows from inception to completion by defining technical requirements, establishing clear timelines, and setting progress metrics. Use methodologies such as agile, waterfall, and standard project management tools to track dependencies and risks.
• Coordinate efforts across various teams within Google to ensure shared goals are met and critical decisions are made effectively.
• Identify potential issues early and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Create and support metrics to measure project success, designing dashboards or tools to monitor progress and facilitate communication.
• Build external relationships with government bodies, non-profit organizations, and industry partners to support project objectives and operational enhancements.
• Maintain current knowledge of AI and sustainability domains, including energy systems, weather modeling, biodiversity, and agriculture, to inform strategic decisions and partnership development.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of five years managing programs within AI research or product teams.
• Experience leading cross-team projects and driving alignment across organizational boundaries.
• Knowledge of AI systems that utilize geospatial data for sustainability applications such as weather, energy, biodiversity, or agriculture.
• Proven track record of managing the end-to-end launch of technologies, including open-source projects, enterprise solutions, and research outputs.
• Preferred experience includes working with AI research teams, understanding large-scale model training and evaluation, and applying project management methodologies like agile and waterfall.
• Ability to leverage AI workflows and tools to improve team efficiency and project delivery.

About DeepMind and the Role

DeepMind’s mission is to advance AI for the benefit of science and society, with a focus on solving complex global challenges through innovative research and practical applications. The Technical Program Manager will play a vital role in managing research operations and external launches, ensuring that projects are well-organized, ambitious, and aligned with organizational goals. This position offers opportunities to operate at both strategic and technical levels, including shaping research roadmaps, managing partnerships, and developing operational tools.

The role offers a competitive salary, with US-based compensation ranging from $217,000 to $236,000 USD, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, with opportunities for professional development in a cutting-edge AI research setting.

Additional Information

DeepMind is committed to equal opportunity employment and creating an inclusive culture. They do not specify visa sponsorship details in the job posting. Candidates are encouraged to apply from New York or London, with the flexibility of a hybrid working pattern. The company emphasizes that they do not accept agency resumes and that all employment decisions are based on merit and fit.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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