Program Launch Manager

Convergent Research

. Lead the day-to-day coordination of one or more Focused Research Organization launches .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,000 - $159,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and operations, with a strong focus on coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives and improving processes. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage diverse teams in both U.S. and international contexts.

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Project ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationProcess ImprovementStakeholder EngagementInternational Operations

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementAccount ManagementImplementationOperationsProcess DesignDocumentationMetrics TrackingVendor ManagementStartup LaunchingResearch Organization Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFollow-Through SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsWorkflow Automation ToolsProject Management SoftwareDocumentation Tools

Industry Keywords

Focused Research OrganizationNonprofitStartupInternational Operating EnvironmentsFoundersExecutivesConsultantsInstitutional Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day coordination of one or more Focused Research Organization launches
Build and manage launch plans from proposal approval and funding commitment through entity formation, operational activation, team onboarding, and early execution
Coordinate legal, finance, people, compliance, procurement, IT, fundraising, communications, and leadership teams
Run launch meetings, track decisions and dependencies, surface risks, resolve blockers, and coordinate launches across U.S. and international contexts
Own operational delivery of FRO Founder Residencies, open calls, Launchpad programs, and partner-led initiatives
Coordinate program design, participant experience, onboarding, programming, selection, and closeout
Serve as a responsive point of contact and trusted partner for founders and FRO leaders
Explain Convergent’s operating model, systems, decision rights, governance expectations, and available support
Create feedback loops with FRO teams and turn recurring pain points into improvements
Track operational readiness, coordinate handoffs, and help FROs transition to durable internal ownership
Maintain and improve the FRO Launch Playbook, templates, checklists, documentation, operating rhythms, and metrics
Use automation and AI where appropriate to maintain accurate information, documentation, and tracking
Support unusual projects, new partner initiatives, and other work as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in project management, operations, program management, account management, implementation, consulting, or a related field
Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders
Experience working directly with founders, executives, clients, partners, or other senior stakeholders
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and follow-through skills
Experience building or improving processes, playbooks, templates, or operating systems
Comfort working independently in a distributed, rapidly changing environment
Based on the U.S. East Coast, or comfortable working East Coast hours and supporting projects in the United Kingdom
Willingness to travel occasionally to support programs and events
Experience launching or scaling a startup, nonprofit, research organization, lab, program, or other new initiative
Experience working across countries, time zones, or international operating environments
Experience supporting scientific, technical, or mission-driven teams
Experience managing external vendors, consultants, institutional partners, or funders
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools for documentation, reporting, workflow automation, or project management

Benefits

Comp & perks

A rare chance to build institutional architecture for frontier science and work with experts from different fields
Up to a 6% 401k match
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance; majority of options fully covered for you and dependents
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance, and voluntary supplemental insurance options
19 holidays, including a full week off at the end of the year
3 weeks PTO with tenure increases
Separate sick and parental leave allotments
Generous fertility benefits and childcare reimbursement
Education and professional development benefits
Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities
Quarterly offsite team retreats and additional opportunities to meet teammates in person