Technical Program Manager

About the team

Adaptive ML is helping companies build singular generative AI experiences by democratizing the use of reinforcement learning. We are building the foundational technologies, tools, and products that allow models to learn directly from user interactions and self-improve based on simple guidelines. Our founders come from diverse backgrounds and previously worked together in creating state-of-the-art open-access large language models. We closed a $20M seed with Index & ICONIQ in early 2024 and are live with our first enterprise customers.

Our Product Team is responsible for transforming the technology we build into exceptional products that directly address pain points companies encounter in their generative AI deployments. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, intuitive, and robust experience for our customers.

About the role

We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive the development and evolution of Adaptive ML's core platform. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of our technology, owning how customers interact with our products every day. Your technical expertise will be essential as you work closely with engineering and research teams to bring our product vision to life.

You will oversee coordination and collaboration across multiple engineering teams, managing both internal workflows and customer interactions. Your focus will be on ensuring the seamless delivery of engineering milestones, creating and managing product development & discovery processes and work streams. You will align diverse business and technical stakeholders to drive the execution of technical roadmaps, optimizing our product's performance and presence in the market. We are looking for self-driven, ambitious individuals interested in contributing to a highly technical product that prioritizes robustness, accessibility, and responsiveness. As this is an early role, you will have the opportunity to shape our product team as we grow.

This is an in-person role based at our Paris or New York office.

Your responsibilities

• Product development, discovery, & prioritization, working closely with our customers, co-founders, and engineers to drive selection and prioritization of work, including systematizing the discovery process and ensuring it aligns with our product vision;.

• Technical project management, partnering with engineering to define, scope, and sequence technical workstreams and identify dependencies to support successful execution;

• Converting customer data, user feedback, and feature requests into detailed product requirements, user stories, and engineering specifications, while accounting for technical constraints, timelines, and resources;

• Cycle management & agile practices, managing development cycles & timelines, breaking down user stories and issues into granular tasks assigned to design, backend, frontend, and data science teams;

• Implementing tools and processes that facilitate continuous discovery and delivery, enabling quick prototyping and iterative development.

Your (ideal) background

The background below is only suggestive of a few pointers we believe could be relevant. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds; do not hesitate to get in touch if you think you could be a great fit, even if the below doesn't fully describe you.

• Significant experience (at least 4-6 years) in software delivery management, either as a TPM, product manager, tech lead, or similar role;

• Familiarity with product management techniques such as authoring product requirements documents (PRDs), specifications, and/or user stories. Should be comfortable managing developer workstreams using software such as Github, Jira, and Linear;

• A track record of orchestrating the delivery of ambitious and impactful technical products under tight deadlines;

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to asynchronously collaborate across timezones

• A deep concern for user experience;

• Passionate about the future of generative AI, and eager to build foundational technology to help machines deliver more singular experiences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical (health, dental, and vision) insurance;

• 401(k) plan with 4% matching (or equivalent);

• Unlimited PTO — we strongly encourage at least 5 weeks each year;

• Mental health, wellness, and personal development stipends;

• Visa sponsorship if you wish to relocate to New York or Paris.