<p>Aline is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized Program Manager to join our Research & Development (R&D) organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, this individual will serve as a central coordination point for the Product Engineering, Platform/AI/BI Engineering, and Product teams. The Program Manager will play a critical role in aligning efforts across these functions, driving cross-team collaboration, and supporting the successful execution of initiatives in a rapidly scaling SaaS environment.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as a connective hub across engineering and product functions, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely execution of priorities. </li><li>Drive strategic planning cycles, road mapping sessions, and project tracking across the R&D org. </li><li>Establish and maintain efficient processes for planning, communication, and reporting across teams. </li><li>Identify and remove roadblocks that impact velocity or collaboration across product and engineering. </li><li>Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation in partnership with technical and product leaders. </li><li>Ensure visibility and accountability of key initiatives through reporting, dashboards, and stakeholder updates. </li><li>Support the CTO and other leaders with preparation of materials for executive reporting, board updates, or strategic planning sessions. </li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational rigor, and cross-functional cohesion. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of project management or program management experience, ideally within a fast-growing SaaS company. </li><li>Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in dynamic, high-growth environments. </li><li>Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. </li><li>Experience working within R&D or technical organizations (Product, Engineering, Data/BI, or Platform teams). </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority. </li><li>Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Smartsheet). </li><li>Bachelor's degree required; PMP or related certifications a plus. </li></ul>