About the role

Role Overview

Join SandboxAQ’s AI Simulation (AISim) Business Unit as a Technical Program Manager (AI Simulation). You will lead cross-functional operations for a portfolio of technical programs, ensuring alignment across teams and driving clear milestone/status communication while building repeatable processes and execution tools.

Key Missions

Establish program operating cadence across teams and functions, including:
- Early surfacing of risks and dependencies
- Milestone and status communication
Run the cross-vertical cadence for Chemical Simulation, including:
- Weekly stand-ups
- Monthly business reviews
- Quarterly reporting cycles
Design and operationalize a program management toolkit for Chemical Simulation, including:
- Dashboards
- Decision logs
- Resourcing models
- Reporting templates

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders across science, product, engineering, business development, and operations.
Translate technical detail into executive and non-technical government-facing communications.
Drive trade-off conversations when scope, time, or budget are at risk.
Support execution against U.S. Government program requirements (milestone reporting, compliance documentation, contracting cadence).

Requirements

U.S. Person eligibility (Permanent Resident or Citizen) due to U.S. Government contractual requirements.
8+ years managing complex, multi-workstream technical programs in regulated, high-stakes environments (e.g., federal contracts, defense, enterprise R&D).
Demonstrated technical literacy in AI, scientific computing, or materials/chemistry programs to credibly challenge schedules/scope/dependencies with scientists and engineers.
Direct experience with federally funded R&D programs such as CHIPS Act, BAA, OTA, or similar.
Exceptional executive-level communication, including translating technical details for government and executive stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, computer science, physical sciences, or related); advanced degree preferred.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with materials science, semiconductor manufacturing, or computational chemistry.
Experience standing up the operating system for a new business unit or program office in a high-growth company.
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.

Compensation & Benefits (as stated)

Stock options
Unlimited vacation
Flexible work culture
Best-in-class health plans

About SandboxAQ

SandboxAQ is a company focused on AI-driven simulation and related advanced technology programs, operating in the AI Simulation (AISim) business unit. It works on technical, cross-functional programs that often involve scientific computing and regulated, government-adjacent requirements.

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