Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Location: Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Company: Provn
Salary: $140K-$200K base + equity
Category: Remote
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The Technical Program Manager (TPM) plays a pivotal role in driving mission-critical programs at the intersection of artificial intelligence, psychology, and clinical research. This position is responsible for managing and scaling human data initiatives that support AI safety and trust & safety operations. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will collaborate with leading AI model builders and clinical researchers to ensure that human data used in evaluating and aligning AI models is of the highest quality, directly impacting the safety and reliability of AI technologies. This role provides an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence, systems-building, and the advancement of AI safety.
As an integral member of the team, you will design, implement, and oversee human data programs that assist leading laboratories and application-layer organizations in mitigating risk and operationalizing trust & safety policies. This includes managing the full lifecycle of human data operations, from initial design and rubric development to evaluation, benchmarking, and red teaming. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will work closely with policy, product, and engineering teams to turn complex safety objectives into actionable plans that deliver measurable results.
This position emphasizes operational rigor and the ability to translate ambiguous safety goals into structured workflows and repeatable processes. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will be expected to manage diverse teams, including expert reviewers, contractors, and vendors, ensuring that all operations are executed with a balance of quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness. Strong communication skills are essential for success, as you will be required to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver on program goals and drive continuous improvement.
Provn is committed to connecting top talent with transformative opportunities, utilizing a merit-first approach to hiring that prioritizes skill, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities through a challenge-based portfolio as part of the application process, ensuring a fair and transparent evaluation by human reviewers. If you are passionate about AI safety, operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact in the field of technology, the Technical Program Manager (TPM) role offers a unique pathway to contribute and grow.
Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Summary- Lead end-to-end human data programs supporting AI safety initiatives
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to operationalize trust & safety policies
- Drive the development of evaluation frameworks, rubrics, and benchmarking protocols
- Oversee risk identification and mitigation strategies through red teaming and edge-case discovery
- Manage workflows involving expert reviewers, contractors, and vendors
- Design, implement, and manage large-scale human data programs for AI model evaluation and safety
- Operationalize trust & safety policies into structured, scalable workflows
- Develop and refine rubrics, taxonomies, and evaluation frameworks to ensure consistent and auditable program outcomes
- Lead red teaming exercises and edge-case discovery to proactively identify and address potential AI model risks
- Coordinate the efforts of internal and external stakeholders, including policy, product, engineering teams, and clinical experts
- Oversee quality assurance and process optimization for contractor and vendor-based review workflows
- Translate high-level safety objectives into actionable plans with clear deliverables and metrics
- Maintain documentation and reporting systems to monitor program performance and outcomes
- Competitive base salary aligned with industry standards
- Equity participation opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including company-funded medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plan with company match
- Flexible paid time off policies
- Remote work options with access to office locations as needed
- 6+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs
- Demonstrated expertise in managing expert, contractor, or vendor-based review workflows at scale
- Background in human data operations, trust & safety, or evaluation programs
- Hands-on experience with AI evaluation, red teaming, LLM alignment, or model benchmarking
- Proven ability to translate ambiguous safety goals into structured, repeatable playbooks
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills balancing quality, speed, and cost
- Exceptional communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Authorization to work in the US; no visa sponsorship available
- Experienced leader with a track record of delivering complex technical projects successfully
- Operationally minded, detail-oriented, and adept at systems thinking
- Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments
- Collaborative and able to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Passionate about AI safety and advancing responsible technology development
- Adaptable and resourceful, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Provn fosters an inclusive, merit-first hiring process, providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants
- Application process includes a challenge-based portfolio reviewed by human assessors
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
- Working with Provn offers the chance to contribute to pioneering projects in AI safety and human data operations
- Applicants are encouraged to click the application button and complete the challenge to be considered for this exciting role