Senior Operational Program Manager, AI Safety and Behavior, DeepMind

Overview As a Technical Program Manager at DeepMind, you will steer annual and half-year planning to align with leadership priorities and company strategy. You’ll forecast headcount, budgets, and utilization, allocating resources to high-impact projects across geographies. You’ll lead critical technical initiatives for executive reviews, manage project lifecycles, and surface risks for transparent decision-making. Your work anchors operations, enabling senior leaders to focus on the organisation’s strategic AI safety and innovation goals. Compensation / Benefitsbonus targetequitybenefitsremote optionscareer growth opportunitiesperformance-based rewards ResponsibilitiesLead annual and biannual planning cycles and translate leadership priorities into actionable focus areasForecast and manage headcount, budgets, and operational utilization; allocate resources to projects based on timelines and prioritiesAnalyze resource and operational data, perform ad hoc analyses, and implement efficiency strategiesLead high-priority technical projects for the VP of Safety and Alignment and coordinate executive reviewsManage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate them to stakeholders throughout the lifecycleBridge strategic priorities with day-to-day execution to keep the organization operating smoothlyBuild trust across stakeholder groups and connect cross-functional partners to drive deliveryOperate with discretion and a service-oriented mindset to enable the team's success Key requirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience8 years of experience in program or project management8 years of experience leading programs across multiple geographies and time zonesexcellent communication and ability to articulate complex concepts to executivesstrong cross-functional collaborationhigh discretion and low-ego service orientationprogram and project lifecycle managementrisk identification and communicationdata analysis and insights to drive decisions