Program Manager, R&D
Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 69,375-104,063 / year + Equity
Strength in Trust
OneTrust’s mission is to enable innovation through the responsible use of data and AI. We believe that ensuring data is trusted shouldn’t slow teams down—it should accelerate what’s possible. This led us to develop the first technology platform for responsible data use in 2016. Today, with AI representing the latest and most impactful expansion of data yet, OneTrust is once again redefining what responsible innovation looks like. OneTrust, the AI‑Ready Governance Platform™, unifies regulatory intelligence, automation, and connected governance workflows so businesses can continue to move at the speed of AI while ensuring good governance to prevent data misuse at scale. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, OneTrust is shaping the future where trusted data becomes a transformative force for business and society.
The Challenge
The Program Manager, R&D will partner with the Chief of Staff to the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO) to drive the operational rhythm of the R&D organization. This role runs cross-functional programs, coordinates executive forums, and delivers content and communications that help R&D leadership move faster and more effectively. The role reports to the Chief of Staff to the CTPO and partners closely with the Executive Assistant and R&D VPs.
You Will
Program & Initiative Management
- Track and report on strategic initiatives owned by R&D VPs, maintaining visibility into status, risks, and dependencies; surface blockers and drive accountability across owners.
- Run point on cross-functional R&D programs (e.g., adoption initiatives, organizational health programs), including operating cadence, milestone tracking, and stakeholder reporting.
- Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and operating mechanisms that give the CTPO and VP staff a clear view of progress against commitments.
- Maintain investment, event, and initiative trackers (e.g., BTL investments, partner events, POC tracking) to support cross-team prioritization and decision-making.
Operational Support
- Partner with the Chief of Staff and EA to coordinate VP staff meetings, offsites, and planning cycles, including pre-reads, materials, and decision capture.
- Support OKR and planning processes — helping VPs prepare inputs, synthesizing outputs, and packaging information for executive review.
- Coordinate interview panels and hiring logistics for senior R&D roles, including scheduling, prep materials, and debrief facilitation.
- Take on ad-hoc projects spanning R&D leadership priorities, ranging from research and analysis to event logistics to communications drafting.
Executive Programs
- Coordinate and produce R&D All Hands and company All Hands sessions in partnership with the CTPO, EA, and R&D leadership — including agenda development, speaker prep, content creation, run-of-show, and follow-up communications.
- Develop content for external and internal events where the CTPO is a featured speaker, including talking points, presentation materials, briefing documents, and pre-event research on audiences and topics.
You Are/Have
- 2-4 years of experience in program management, chief of staff, business operations, or a comparable cross-functional role, ideally in a software or technology company.
- Demonstrated ability to run multiple workstreams in parallel and drive them to closure with minimal oversight.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting executive-facing content (memos, decks, talking points).
- Comfort working directly with senior leaders and across functions; able to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities with sound judgment.
- Proficiency in standard productivity tools (Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, project tracking platforms).
Preferred
- Fluency with AI tools and a track record of using them to accelerate program management, communications, and analysis work.
- Prior experience supporting an R&D, engineering, or product organization.
- Familiarity with OKR frameworks, operating cadences, and executive planning processes.
For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington-based candidates: the annual base pay range for this role is listed below. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including location, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity, and/or commissions, as well as benefits.
Where we Work
We are embracing an office-first culture, encouraging three days a week in office for most roles, with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and celebrate in person.
Each role may have specific requirements or flexibility depending on the scope of the position, so we encourage you to verify this with your recruiter during your first interview.
Benefits
As an employee at OneTrust, you will be part of the OneTeam. That means you’ll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity RSUs, annual performance bonus opportunities, retirement account support, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, career development opportunities, company-paid privacy certification exam fees, and much more. Specific benefits differ by country. For more information, talk to your recruiter or visit onetrust.com/careers.
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